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breakwall

/ˈbreɪkˌwɔːl/
break · wall
Plural:breakwalls
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• noun

1

North American A barrier built out into a body of water, such as a sea or large lake, to protect a coast, harbor, or anchorage from the force of waves; a breakwater or seawall.

Example

"Waves crashed violently against the stone breakwall during the autumn storm, keeping the boats moored inside the harbor safe."

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• Nearby Words

breakthrough
breaktime
breakup
breakwall
breakwater
bream
breast

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Breakwall. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/breakwall
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