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2 | 38% | 9 | Shipping area's retaining force: results of coastal erosion? | |
3 | 29% | 7 | Barriers built to control erosion | |
Structure Built To Control Coastal Erosion Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "GROYNE" which means:
- noun
- • A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
An example sentence would be:
- • "The groyne at the beach helps prevent erosion."
- • "We sat on the groyne and watched the sunset."
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Clue | Source | |
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1 | A structure built along a shore or bank to prevent erosion or to provide anchorage | |
2 | Barriers built to control erosion | |
3 | Coastal structures countering erosion
New York Times -
10 Mar 2013 | New York Times / 10 Mar 2013 |
4 | Shipping area's retaining force: results of coastal erosion?
The Guardian Cryptic -
27 Feb 2002 | The Guardian Cryptic / 27 Feb 2002 |
5 | Structure designed to slow coastal erosion
The Guardian Quick -
22 Jan 2021 | The Guardian Quick / 22 Jan 2021 |
6 | Structure used to prevent coastal erosion
Telegraph Cross Atlantic -
22 Jul 2023 | Telegraph Cross Atlantic / 22 Jul 2023 |
7 | Structure with a deck, built over water
The Guardian Quick -
08 May 2013 | The Guardian Quick / 08 May 2013 |