Associations to the word «Breakwater»
Noun
- Newcastle
- Torpedo
- Block
- Landing
- Reflection
- Lantern
- Powell
- Fortification
- Superior
- Slab
- Kilometer
- Kay
- Navigation
- Boulevard
- Depth
- Hectare
- Wall
- Isle
- Victoria
- Coefficient
- Dam
- Damage
- Vicinity
- Metre
- Locomotive
- Wind
- Boulder
- Banks
- Meter
- Arch
- Patrol
- Water
- End
- British
- Container
- Turret
- Repair
- Columbia
- Della
- Ai
- Crest
- Grande
- Bridge
- Rehabilitation
- Road
- Preservation
- Lock
- Timber
- Buffalo
- Shipping
- Defence
- Breeze
- Facility
- Deck
- Lake
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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