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seawall
noun sea·wall \ˈsē-ˌwȯl\
: a wall built to keep sea waves from coming up onto land
Full Definition of SEAWALL
: a wall or embankment to protect the shore from erosion or to act as a breakwater
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First Known Use of SEAWALL
15th century
Rhymes with SEAWALL
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SEAWALL Defined for Kids
seawall
noun sea·wall \ˈsē-ˌwȯl\
Definition of SEAWALL for Kids
: a bank or a wall to prevent sea waves from eroding the shore
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