Looking for the meaning of the word BREAKWATER in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of BREAKWATER with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Breakwater
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈbreɪkˌwɔːtə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a barrier built out into the sea to protect a coast or harbour from the force of waves.
Short Definition:barrier built out into sea to protect coast or harbour from force of waves
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