seawall
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sea·wall
also sea wall (sē′wôl′)n.
An embankment to prevent erosion of a shoreline.
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seawall
(ˈsiːˌwɔːl)n
a wall or embankment built to prevent encroachment or erosion by the sea or to serve as a breakwater
ˈseaˌwalled adj
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Noun | 1. | seawall - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away barrier - a structure or object that impedes free movement |
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