Groyne (Noun)
Meaning
A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- A large groyne stretched into the ocean at the southern end of the beach to protect the sand from erosion.
- The engineer recommended constructing a groyne along the vulnerable coastline to safeguard the homes from the impending storm surge.
- Local residents advocated for the installation of a groyne to stop the gradual loss of beach sand caused by years of coastal currents.
- Over the years, several groynes have been built along the beach to deflect strong waves and retain the sand on the shore.
- Construction workers built a massive groyne of boulders to block the intense water flow and stop the nearby coastal area from getting eroded.