noun🔗ShareBrise-lamesA 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. "Le brise-lames a protégé les bateaux de pêche des vagues, permettant aux pêcheurs de décharger leur prise en toute sécurité.nauticalarchitectureoceanbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrisantA 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. "Le brisant du navire a empêché les vagues d'inonder le pont, gardant l'équipage et la cargaison au sec.nauticalpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBrise-lamesOn 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. "Le brise-lames protégeait la plage de l'érosion, permettant aux familles de profiter du sable sans se soucier que les vagues l'emportent.architectureenvironmentgeologynauticaloceanstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
