breakwater
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A breakwater is a structure built along a coastline to reduce the force of waves and protect harbors or anchored ships from damage. It's an important tool in managing coastal areas and keeping waterfront facilities safe from rough seas.
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The Alamitos Bay, California, entrance channel. Breakwaters create safer harbours, but can also trap sediment moving along the coast. Breakwater under construction in Ystad, Sweden (2019) A breakwater in Haukilahti, Espoo, Finland
A breakwater is a permanent structure constructed at a coastal area to protect against tides, currents, waves, and storm surges. Breakwaters have been built since antiquity to protect anchorages, helping isolate vessels from marine hazards such as wind-driven waves. A breakwater, also known in some contexts as a jetty or a mole, may be connected to land or freestanding, and may contain a walkway or road for vehicle access.