seawalls

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plural of seawall
seawall
(1) A structure built along a portion of a coast primarily to prevent EROSION and other damage by WAVE action It retains earth against its shoreward face (2) (SMP) A structure separating land and water areas primarily to prevent EROSION and other damage by WAVE action Generally more massive and capable of resisting greater wave forces than a BULKHEAD
seawall
a coastal defence in the form of an embankment
seawall
A wall built parallel to a coast to protect it from wave erosion
seawall
a wall built beside the sea to stop the water from flowing onto the land
seawall
Solid coastal defence structure built parallel to the coastline
seawall
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
seawall
massive structure built along the shore to prevent erosion and damage by wave action
seawall
A wall of stone, concrete, or other sturdy material, built along the shoreline to prevent erosion even by the strongest and highest of waves See also riprap