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seawall

/ˈsiːwɔːl/

/ˈsiˌwɔl/

Translations

seawallnoun

seawalls

/ˈsiːwɔːl/

/ˈsiˌwɔl/

digueOuvrage côtier de protection contre la mer.

The city constructed a seawall to protect the beachfront properties from storm surges.

La ville a construit une digue pour protéger les propriétés en bord de mer contre les ondes de tempête.

Synonyms

coastal barrier

sea barrier

shore protection

seawalladjective

/ˈsiː.wɔːl/

/ˈsiˌwɔl/

Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "seawall project").

Additional translations

de digueEmploi technique, rare.

seawallnoun

A structure built along the coast to prevent erosion and protect the land from the sea.

The city constructed a seawall to protect the beachfront properties from storm surges.

seawalladjective

Relating to, involving, or intended for a seawall.

The city approved several seawall projects to protect the harbor.