seawall

• Estrutura de pedra ou concreto construída ao longo da costa ou projetada do litoral para dentro da água, destinada a proteger a praia e a orla contra a erosão causada pelas ondas. Também pode se referir a um dique ou muro que impede a invasão do mar em áreas costeiras.

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

1. Coastal defense structureB2formal

   A strong wall built along the coast to protect the land from erosion and flooding caused by the sea.

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   • The city built a new seawall to protect the harbor from storm surges.
   • The old seawall was damaged by the hurricane.
   • Engineers are reinforcing the seawall to withstand higher waves.