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Originally posted by HOGAN
Sea Wall:
A wall or embankment built to prevent encroachment or erosion by the sea or to serve as a breakwater.
An embankment to prevent erosion of a shoreline.
Breakwater:
A barrier that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
An offshore barrier, such as a jetty, that protects a harbor or shore from the full impact of waves.
A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
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