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breakwater

[breyk-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈbreɪkˌwɔ tər, -ˌwɒt ər /


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Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

The pier or breakwater is still accessible but there are locked gates and warning signs.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Workman Dave Kirkwood sprays live steam rocks at the harbor at Santa Barbara breakwater to clear oil smears.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

Devon and Cornwall Police said the bomb, which was found in a residential yard on Tuesday, will be taken to the Torpoint Ferry slipway to be disposed of at sea beyond the breakwater.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

They were a breakwater against some black undertow in himself that could any moment snatch him away to its killing home.

From "Typical American" by Gish Jen