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- Dictionarybreakwater/ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə/
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- 1. a barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbour from the force of waves.
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Structure constructed on coasts as part of coastal management or to protect an anchorage
A breakwater is a permanent structure constructed at a coastal area to protect against tides, currents, waves, and storm surges. Breakwaters have been built since Antiquity to protect anchorages, helping isolate vessels from marine hazards such as wind-driven waves. A breakwater, also known in some contexts as a jetty or a mole, may be connected to land or freestanding, and may contain a walkway o... Wikipedia