Seawall (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
- The city invested heavily in building a seawall to protect its beachfront from erosion.
- A strong seawall was constructed to prevent the ocean from encroaching on the town's historic harbor.
- The local government built a seawall along the beach to prevent landslides and flooding during heavy storms.
- The seawall that lined the coast helped to maintain the beach's natural beauty and prevented further erosion.
- A combination of sandbags and a seawall were used to reinforce the shoreline and protect the nearby homes from the rising tide.