seawall

noun

sea·​wall ˈsē-ˌwȯl How to pronounce seawall (audio)
: a wall or embankment to protect the shore from erosion or to act as a breakwater

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Found mostly in southern Florida, iguanas stick to rocky areas like seawalls and protective riprap barriers. Alan Clemons, Outdoor Life, 20 Feb. 2025 Of course there will be lines of defense, such as seawalls, and sandbags. Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024 Part of the seawall by the pier was washed out, as was a section of the road on the east tip of the island, Cozzie said. Kathryn Varn, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025 The idea of painting the back of the seawall to showcase the area’s marine habitat was floated as well. Noah Lyons, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for seawall 

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seawall was in the 15th century

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“Seawall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/seawall. Accessed 23 Feb. 2025.

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seawall

noun
sea·​wall ˈsē-ˌwȯl How to pronounce seawall (audio)
: a wall or bank to prevent sea waves from wearing away the shore

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