Breakwater Meaning in English
word
ˈbɹeɪˌkwɔtɝ
BRAY-kwaw-ter
bɹˈeɪkwɔːtɐ
bray-KWAW-tuh
Definition
A breakwater is a barrier built in the sea, designed to protect a shore or harbor from the force of waves.
Usage & Nuances
Formal and technical term, most often used in engineering or geography. Common collocations: 'build a breakwater', 'stone breakwater', 'harbor breakwater'. Not to be confused with pier or jetty (which may allow docking or walking).
Spanish: rompeolasPortuguese (BR): quebra-marPortuguese (PT): quebra-marChinese (Simplified): 防波堤Chinese (Traditional): 防波堤Hindi: तरंगरोधकArabic: حاجز الأمواجBengali: ব্রেকওয়াটার - ঢেউরোধক বাঁধRussian: волнорезJapanese: 防波堤Vietnamese: đê chắn sóngKorean: 방파제Turkish: dalgakıranUrdu: موج شکنIndonesian: pemecah ombak
Example Sentences
The fishermen repaired the breakwater after the storm.
basic
A new breakwater protects the small harbor.
basic
Waves crashed against the breakwater.
basic
Local kids like to fish off the old breakwater in summer.
natural
The city spent millions extending the breakwater to reduce flooding downtown.
natural
Without the breakwater, the beach would be washed away in a few years.
natural