breakwater meaning

UK US /ˈbreɪkwɔtɚ/ 3 syllables

breakwater (noun): a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.

Definition of breakwater

  1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

    Synonyms: groin, groyne, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty

    Type of: barrier

How to pronounce breakwater

breakwater is pronounced /ˈbreɪkwɔtɚ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.

Scrabble score: 19 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with BR · words ending in ER · 10-letter words

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