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Breakwater vs. Breakwall — What's the Difference?

Breakwater vs. Breakwall — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Breakwater and Breakwall

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Breakwater

A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.

Breakwall

A wall, typically built outside of a harbour, that diminishes damage due to battering by the waves

Breakwater

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

Breakwater

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

Breakwater

(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.
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Breakwater

Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.

Breakwater

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

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