noun

breakwater

breakwater, mole, groyne

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.

((a/the)) breakwater a structure built to protect a coast from waves The breakwater protects the harbour.

Synonyms: jetty, mole, groyne

A compound word from 'break' (to diminish the force of) and 'water' (referring to waves). It literally 'breaks the water'.

Picture a wall that 'breaks' the power of the ocean 'water' (waves). The name describes its function perfectly.

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