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BREAKWATERS Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word breakwaters. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word breakwaters. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BREAKWATERS

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bulwark
nounn
noun

• an embankment built around a space for defensive purposes

• a fencelike structure around a deck

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

verb

• defend with a bulwark

seawall
nounn
noun

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

barrier
nounn
noun

• a structure or object that impedes free movement

• any condition that makes it difficult to make progress or to achieve an objective

• anything serving to maintain separation by obstructing vision or access

dam
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea

• a metric unit of length equal to ten meters

• female parent of an animal especially domestic livestock

verb

• obstruct with, or as if with, a dam

groin
nounn
noun

• the crease at the junction of the inner part of the thigh with the trunk together with the adjacent region and often including the external genitals

• a curved edge formed by two intersecting vaults

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

verb

• build with groins

groyne
verb, nounv, n
noun

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

jetty
nounn
noun

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

mole
nounn
noun

• spicy sauce often containing chocolate

• the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

• a spy who works against enemy espionage

• a small congenital pigmented spot on the skin

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

• small velvety-furred burrowing mammal having small eyes and fossorial forefeet

Best Hypernyms For BREAKWATERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for breakwaters, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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barrier

Alternatives for BULWARK

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