GROYNES Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word groynes. (close relations)
Definition of GROYNES
Best Alternative Words for GROYNES
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| breakwater | nounn | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
| seawall | nounn | |||||||
noun • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
