breakwaters

[US]/ˈbreɪkwɔːtərz/
[UK]/ˈbrɛkˌwɔːtər z/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Structures built offshore to reduce wave action and protect coastlines from erosion.

Phrases & Collocations

breakwaters protect

build breakwaters

design breakwaters

use breakwaters

coastal breakwaters

strong breakwaters

breakwater system

study breakwaters

effective breakwaters

long breakwaters

Example Sentences

breakwaters are essential for protecting coastal areas from erosion.

the construction of breakwaters can help improve navigation safety.

breakwaters are often built using large rocks or concrete blocks.

local fishermen rely on breakwaters to provide calmer waters for fishing.

many cities invest in breakwaters to protect their shorelines.

breakwaters can also create new habitats for marine life.

during storms, breakwaters help reduce wave energy and damage.

environmental studies often assess the effectiveness of breakwaters.

breakwaters can change sediment patterns along the coast.

some breakwaters are designed to be environmentally friendly.

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