groyne

• Ouvrage de génie côtier, généralement en pierre ou en béton, construit perpendiculairement au rivage pour limiter l'érosion et piéger les sédiments.

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.

   Épi (brise-lames)

   • 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.

   Synonymesgroinspur