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breakwater

UK:^*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbreɪkwɔːtə^r/

US:USA pronunciation: IPAUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbreɪkˌwɔtɚ, -ˌwɑtɚ/

US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(brāk′wô′tər, -wot′ər)

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breakwater
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Synonyms:

jetty, sea wall, embankment, mole , barrier , dock , harbor , harbour (UK), groyne, bulwark, dam , wall , artificial reef

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