noun🔗ShareA construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside"The breakwater protected the fishing boats from the waves, allowing the fishermen to safely unload their catch. "nauticalarchitectureoceanbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers"The ship's breakwater prevented waves from flooding the deck, keeping the crew and cargo dry. "nauticalpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOn beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast."The breakwater protected the beach from erosion, allowing families to enjoy the sand without worrying about the waves moving it away. "architectureenvironmentgeologynauticaloceanstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
