What is another word for breakwater?
Pronunciation: [bɹˈe͡ɪkwɔːtə] (IPA) 
Breakwater is a term used to describe a structure built near the shoreline to protect it from the force of waves. Other words that can be used interchangeably with breakwater include seawall, jetty, groynes, and bulwark. A seawall is an upright wall that is built along the shore to deflect waves away from the coastline, while a jetty is a long, narrow pier that extends out into the sea to prevent the accumulation of sediment along the shoreline. Groynes are wooden or concrete structures that are built perpendicular to the shoreline to prevent beach erosion, while a bulwark is a strong embankment used to protect the coastline from erosion and the effects of strong winds.
