Breakwater

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /bɹeɪkwɔːtÉ™/

Full definition of breakwater

Noun

1. a construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside
2. (nautical) a low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers
3. On beaches: a wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

Anagrams

• water break