groyne

UK
/ɡrɔɪn/
US
/ɡrɔɪn/

Translations

groynenoun
groynes
pl
UK
/ɡrɔɪn/
US
/ɡrɔɪn/
The groyne was built to prevent beach erosion.
Волнорез был построен для предотвращения эрозии пляжа.
groyneverb
groyned
Past Simple
groyned
Past Participle
groyning
Gerund
UK
/ɡrɔɪn/
US
/ɡrɔɪn/
Rare, chiefly technical: to equip (a shoreline) with groynes.
groyneadjective
Used attributively to modify nouns relating to or situated at a groyne.

Definitions

groynenoun
A low wall or sturdy barrier built out into the sea from a beach to check erosion and drifting.
The groyne was constructed to prevent the sand from being washed away by the tides.
groyneverb
To construct groynes on (a shoreline) or protect with groynes.
The engineers planned to groyne the vulnerable stretch of coast to curb erosion.
groyneadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a groyne; situated on or near a groyne.
Regular inspections assessed the groyne structure’s stability after the storm.