groyne

Noun

WordNet 3.0

Noun (1)

  1. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing awaySynonyms: breakwatergroinmolebulwarkseawalljetty
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Groyne \Groyne\, n. [Obs.] See Groin. [1913 Webster]
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