Breakwater: meaning, definitions and examples

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breakwater

 

[ หˆbreษชkหŒwษ”หtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

coastal engineering

A breakwater is a structure built in coastal waters to protect a shore area, harbor, or marina from the harsh effects of waves and storms. It helps to reduce the energy of incoming waves, allowing for calmer waters behind it. Breakwaters can be made of various materials, including rock, concrete, or steel.

Synonyms

barrier, groin, jetty, sea wall.

Examples of usage

  • The construction of a breakwater has improved the safety of the harbor.
  • Fishermen often seek shelter behind the breakwater during storms.
  • The coastal town invested in a breakwater to protect against erosion.
  • After the breakwater was completed, boating activities increased.
  • The breakwater created a natural lagoon for swimming.

Translations

Translations of the word "breakwater" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quebra-mar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฐเฅ‡เค•เคตเคพเคŸเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wellenbrecher

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ breakwater

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะตั€ั–ะณ ั…ะฒะธะปัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ faloza

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้˜ฒๆณขๅ ค

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท brise-lames

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ rompeolas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dalga kฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐฉํŒŒ์ œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูˆุฑ ู…ุถุงุฏ ู„ู„ุฃู…ูˆุงุฌ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกbradlรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mรณl

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้˜ฒๆณขๅ ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ valobran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bryggja

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพะปา›ั‹ะฝ ะฑาฑะทัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒšแƒขแƒ”แƒ แƒœแƒแƒขแƒ˜แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dalga sฤฑndฤฑran

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ rompeolas

Etymology

The term 'breakwater' is derived from the combination of 'break' and 'water.' The word 'break' in this context refers to the action of reducing or lessening the force of water, particularly waves, while 'water' pertains to the ocean or sea. Breakwaters have been used since ancient times in various cultures, often constructed from natural stone or wood. The purpose was to create sheltered areas for boats and to protect coastlines from erosion and damage by the sea. In medieval Europe, breakwaters began to be engineered using more advanced techniques, leading to their widespread use in maritime architecture. The modern breakwater has evolved significantly with advancements in engineering and materials, leading to improved designs that can withstand extreme weather and wave conditions.