n. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
The breakwater protected the harbor. Spelled as one word.
The breakwater protected the harbor. Spelled as one word.
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Why was no one swimming near the natural coral breakwater at Cape Florida?
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jetty; seawall;barrier; levee
ocean
3 syllables
break-wa-ter
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