breakwater

Noun

A barrier built out into a body of water to protect a coast or harbor from the force of waves.

ریشه

From 'break' + 'water', first used in this sense in the early 19th century.

مثال

• The harbor was protected by a long breakwater.
• They built a breakwater to prevent erosion.
• The breakwater was damaged in the storm.

ترکیب‌های رایج

Long breakwater Stone breakwater Harbor breakwater