Associations to the word «Breakwater»

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.

Wise words

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Martin Luther King Jr.