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breakwater
noun break·wa·ter \ˈbrāk-ˌwȯ-tər, -ˌwä-\
: a wall that is built out into the sea to protect a harbor or beach from the force of waves
Full Definition of BREAKWATER
: an offshore structure (as a wall) protecting a harbor or beach from the force of waves
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First Known Use of BREAKWATER
circa 1769
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breakwater
noun break·wa·ter \ˈbrāk-ˌwȯ-tər, -ˌwä-\
Definition of BREAKWATER for Kids
: an offshore wall to protect a beach or a harbor from the sea
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