Associations to the word «Breakwater»
Noun
- Lighthouse
- Harbour
- Harbor
- Groin
- Pier
- Mulberry
- Headland
- Rubble
- Sunk
- Quay
- Dike
- Mole
- Marina
- Shoreline
- Plymouth
- Duluth
- Swell
- Wharf
- Delaware
- Erosion
- Reef
- Geelong
- Anchorage
- Dock
- Normandy
- Surf
- Coastline
- Causeway
- Portland
- Sediment
- Wave
- Reclamation
- Mage
- Beach
- Inlet
- Shingle
- Port
- Berth
- Malwa
- Argyll
- Promontory
- Buoy
- Easterly
- Armour
- Seaport
- Mound
- Tide
- Entrance
- Cove
- Masonry
- Spit
- Granite
- Wick
- Shipwreck
- Surge
- Fishing
- Bridgeport
- Shore
- Verne
- Yacht
- Convict
- Bay
- Beacon
- Tug
- Quarry
- Construction
- Fremantle
- Lagoon
- Drift
- Barge
Adjective
Wiktionary
BREAKWATER, noun. A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside
BREAKWATER, noun. (nautical) a low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
BREAKWATER, noun. On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.
Dictionary definition
BREAKWATER, noun. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
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