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breakwater

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə/

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔtɚ/

breakwaternoun

breakwaters

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə/

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔtɚ/

Translations

The breakwater protected the harbor from the strong waves.

Волнолом защищал гавань от сильных волн.

Definitions

A structure built in the sea to protect a coast or harbor from the force of waves.

The breakwater was constructed to shield the marina from the powerful ocean currents.

A low bulkhead erected on the forecastle deck of a ship to deflect water when seas break over the bow.

The crew stayed behind the breakwater as waves crashed over the ship's bow.

Synonyms

breakwateradjective

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə/

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔtər/

Used chiefly attributively before another noun (e.g., "breakwater design").

Definitions

Relating to, located at, or serving as a breakwater.

The breakwater maintenance crew inspected the wall for storm damage.