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groyne

/ɡrɔɪn/

groynenoun

groynes

/ɡrɔɪn/

Traductions

The groyne was built to prevent beach erosion.

Волнорез был построен для предотвращения эрозии пляжа.

Définitions

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.

Synonymes

groyneverb

groyned

Past Simple

groyned

Past Participle

groyning

Gerund

/ɡrɔɪn/

Rare, chiefly technical: to equip (a shoreline) with groynes.

Définitions

To construct groynes on (a shoreline) or protect with groynes.

The engineers planned to groyne the vulnerable stretch of coast to curb erosion.

Synonymes

shore up

groyneadjective

Used attributively to modify nouns relating to or situated at a groyne.

Définitions

Relating to or characteristic of a groyne; situated on or near a groyne.

Regular inspections assessed the groyne structure’s stability after the storm.