breakwater
[breyk-waw-ter, -wot-er]
- a barrier that breaks the force of waves, as before a harbor.
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Origin of breakwater
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There were boys bathing still from the breakwater of the rocks.
A Spirit in PrisonRobert Hichens
That bravado gave impetus to the pointed insolence on the Breakwater.
Mayflower (Flor de mayo)Vicente Blasco Ibez
Yes, but his hand got well the moment the Mayflower was beyond the Breakwater.
Mayflower (Flor de mayo)Vicente Blasco Ibez
Soon so many of them were in that the throng of the Breakwater was noticeably smaller.
Mayflower (Flor de mayo)Vicente Blasco Ibez
As for doubling the Breakwater, he had given up hope of that!
Mayflower (Flor de mayo)Vicente Blasco Ibez
breakwater
- Also called: mole a massive wall built out into the sea to protect a shore or harbour from the force of waves
- another name for groyne
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breakwater
[brāk′wô′tər]
- An offshore barrier, such as a jetty, that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
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