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Breakwater Definition & Meaning

breakwater
noun
  1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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What does breakwater mean?
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
What part of speech is breakwater?
Breakwater is a noun.

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