breakwater

Example Sentences

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Go for the sea views and breakwater strolls, as well as a sophisticated crafts market.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

He rode his his first wave in 1959, at the age of 16, from the breakwater at Half Moon Bay.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2026

Workman Dave Kirkwood sprays live steam rocks at the harbor at Santa Barbara breakwater to clear oil smears.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 6, 2025

The extensive search covered East Cowes breakwater and a stretch of the River Medina near the floating bridge.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2024

Granite intrusions poked above the water and formed a sort of breakwater that defended the island from some of the worst of the new storms.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi