breakwater

Meanings

• A large artificial structure built in the sea to protect a coastline or harbor from the impact of waves.

  - "The breakwater effectively shields the harbor from the rough seas."
  - "The construction of the breakwater has been a contentious issue in the local community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with breakwater
breakaway , obstacle , haven , marina

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. breakwater
   

2. breakwaters
   

3. breakwater's
   

4. breakwater's
   

5. breakwater's
   

6. breakwater's
   

7. breakwater's
   

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Variants

List of all variants of breakwater that leads to same result
breakwater , breakwaters

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Forms

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verb (to breakwater), noun (a breakwater), adjective (a breakwater's), superlative (the most breakwater's), comparative (more breakwater's), infinitive (to be a breakwater), gerund (being a breakwater), past tense (the breakwater was), past participle (the breakwater had), present participle (the breakwater is), infinitive phrase (to be a successful breakwater)

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Etymology

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The term 'breakwater' comes from the Old English word 'brecan', which means 'to break', and the Old English word 'water', which means 'water'. A breakwater is therefore a structure that breaks the impact of waves.

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Culture

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Breakwaters have played an important role in coastal and maritime cultures throughout history. They have been used to protect harbors and coastal settlements from the destructive effects of storms and rough seas. Breakwaters have also been used as a symbol of human ingenuity and engineering prowess. In literature and art, breakwaters have been depicted as a powerful and awe-inspiring presence in the coastal landscape.

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