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groyne

/ɡrɔɪn/

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noun

/ɡrɔɪn/B2formalbritishtechnical
  • ruБереговое инженерное сооружение из камня или бетона, построенное от берега в воду для уменьшения эрозии и улавливания наносов.

A coastal engineering structure made of stone or concrete, built outward from the shore into the water to reduce erosion and trap sediment.

  1. Coastal defense structureC1formalbritish

    A low wall or barrier built out into the sea from a beach to reduce erosion and trap sand.

    ruБерегозащитное сооружение

    • The council built a new groyne to protect the coastline.
    • Sand accumulated on one side of the groyne.
    • The groyne helped prevent the beach from washing away during storms.

    Synonymsgroinspur

Forms
  • groynes plural form
  • groynes' possessive plural form
  • groyne's possessive singular form
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