breakwater

• Ouvrage de protection, généralement en pierre ou en béton, s'avançant de la côte dans l'eau pour empêcher l'érosion de la plage.

A protective structure, typically made of stone or concrete, that extends from the shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.

1. Coastal protection structureB2formal

   A barrier built out into the sea or a lake to protect a shore or harbor from the force of waves.

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   • The breakwater shielded the small fishing port from the storm.
   • Engineers reinforced the breakwater after the winter storms.
   • Tourists walked along the top of the breakwater to watch the sunset.

   Synonymesgroynejettymoleseawall