Breakwater

/bɹˈe‍ɪkwɔːtɐ/

/ˈbɹeɪˌkwɔtɝ/

Breakwater

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

synonyms : bulwark

Examples

1. On this day, 18 destroyers, 12 minesweepers, 18 barges, 7 personnel ships, and 3 hospital carriers pull soldiers off the breakwater.

2. The breakwater, unfortunately, was not, still not very well built.

3. Coral provides a natural breakwater, and a buffer against erosion.

4. [Eakin] Coral reefs are producing a breakwater that's protecting us from big waves, from cyclones.