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SEAWALLS Synonyms

There are 12 synonyms of the word seawalls. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word seawalls. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for SEAWALLS

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barriers
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

breakwaters
nounn
noun

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

bulkheads
nounn
noun

• a partition that divides a ship or plane into compartments

embankments
nounn
noun

• a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

levees
nounn
noun

• a formal reception of visitors or guests (as at a royal court)

• a pier that provides a landing place on a river

• an embankment that is built in order to prevent a river from overflowing

revetments
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a barrier against explosives

• a facing (usually masonry) that supports an embankment

breakwater
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

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 SEAWALLS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for seawalls, 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 BARRIERS

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