Breakwater

structure constructed on coasts as part of coastal management or to protect an anchorage

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Breakwaters are structures built to protect structures along a coastline against the impact of waves. They reduce the intensity of waves, and lessen the amount of erosion.

A breakwater along the coast, called Dolos

Breakwaters protect the entrance of a harbour

Breakwaters also trap sediments

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