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breakwater

noun

A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away

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Word length
10
Starts with
B
Ends with
R
Contains
RE
Scrabble score
19

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Pronunciation

ˈbɹeɪkˌwɔːtə

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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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