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seawall

/ˈsiːwɔːl/

Meanings
noun
A coastal defence in the form of a wall or an embankment.

Examples :

"The seawall protected the town from flooding during the high tide. "
architecture nautical environment ocean geology

Related Words

Illustration flooding

flooding verb

/ˈflʌdɪŋ/

To overflow, as by water from excessive rainfall.

"After the heavy rain, the river was flooding the nearby town. "

Illustration wall

wall noun

/wɔːl/ /wɔl/

A rampart of earth, stones etc. built up for defensive purposes.

"The ancient city had a strong wall around it to protect its people from invaders. "

Illustration from

from preposition

/fɹɒm/ /fɹʌm/

Used to indicate source or provenance.

"I got a letter from my brother."

Illustration coastal

coastal adjective

/ˈkəʊstəl/ /ˈkoʊstəl/

Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze

"The coastal town was very popular with tourists. "

Illustration defence

defence noun

/dɪˈfɛns/

The action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury.

"The castle's tall walls were its main form of defence against invaders. "

Illustration town

town noun

/taʊn/

A settlement; an area with residential districts, shops and amenities, and its own local government; especially one larger than a village and smaller than a city.

"This town is really dangerous because these youngsters have Beretta handguns."

Illustration embankment

embankment noun

/ɪmˈbæŋkmənt/ /emˈbæŋkmənt/

A long mound of earth, stone, or similar material, usually built for purposes such as to hold back or store water, for protection from weather or enemies, or to support a road or railway.

"The new road was built on a sturdy embankment, which prevented it from collapsing into the valley. "

Illustration high

high noun

/haɪ/

A high point or position, literally or figuratively; an elevated place; a superior region; a height; the sky; heaven.

"The high of the mountain offered a breathtaking view. "

Illustration tide

tide noun

/taɪd/

The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.

"The high tide made it difficult to walk along the beach at lunchtime. "

Illustration during

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "

Illustration form

form noun

/fɔːm/ /fɔɹm/

(heading, physical) To do with shape.

"The form of the new school building is modern and striking. "

Illustration protected

protected verb

/pɹəˈtɛktɪd/

To keep safe; to defend; to guard; to prevent harm coming to.

"Condoms are designed to protect against sexually-transmitted diseases."