Definition of breakwater

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breakwater

The term 'breakwater' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) a structure protecting a harbor, anchorage, or basin from waves. (2) (smp) offshore structure aligned parallel to the shore, sometimes shore-connected, that provides protection from waves'.

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