breakwater

1. A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

   Mole, Wellenbrecher

   волноре́зvolnoréz, волноло́мvolnolóm, молmol

   хвилері́зxvyleríz

2. A low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers.

3. A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

   Buhne, Wellenbrecher

   волноре́зvolnoréz, волноло́мvolnolóm

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

1. The breakwater had no effect against the tsunami.

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2. A young couple were watching the sunset from the breakwater.

   deEin junges Paar betrachtete den Sonnenuntergang von der Mole aus.

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3. A long breakwater was built, along with piers and docking terminals.

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