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

“For example, the breakwater protects the beach from large waves, keeping the beach wider than it would naturally be.”

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

Mr Ramsey said the the lifeguard policy was to put lifeguards on the breakwater, or pier as it is known locally, and they would work until 20:30 in the busy summer months.

From BBC • May 20, 2025

Lordsport was as crowded as he'd ever seen it, swarming with the crews of the longships that lined the pebbled shore and rode at anchor well out past the breakwater.

From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin