breakwater
Translation
breakwater, mole, groyne
Examples
The breakwater protects the harbor from large waves.
The breakwater protects the harbour from large waves.
We walked along the breakwater at sunset.
We walked along the breakwater at sunset.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) breakwater a structure built to protect a coast from waves The breakwater protects the harbour.
Similar Words
Synonyms: jetty, mole, groyne
Etymology
A compound word from 'break' (to diminish the force of) and 'water' (referring to waves). It literally 'breaks the water'.
Memory Tips
Picture a wall that 'breaks' the power of the ocean 'water' (waves). The name describes its function perfectly.