seawall

[US]/[ˈsiːwɔːl]/
[UK]/[ˈsiːwɔːl]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.A protective barrier, typically made of concrete or stone, built along a coastline to protect against erosion and flooding.; A structure designed to protect land from the sea.

Phrases & Collocations

seawall construction

damaged seawall

build a seawall

seawall protection

seawall design

strong seawall

seawall failure

seawall project

existing seawall

seawall height

Example Sentences

the city is building a new seawall to protect against rising sea levels.

engineers designed a strong seawall to withstand powerful storm surges.

the aging seawall required urgent repairs after the hurricane.

a concrete seawall provides a robust barrier against coastal erosion.

we walked along the top of the seawall, enjoying the ocean view.

the seawall construction project is expected to take two years.

the seawall’s effectiveness depends on regular maintenance and inspections.

the community rallied to support the construction of the new seawall.

the seawall protected the harbor from the destructive waves.

they are studying innovative seawall designs to improve coastal defense.

the seawall’s height was increased to mitigate future flood risks.

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