Associations to the word «Breakwater»

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.

BREAKWATER, noun. A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.