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

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

Devon and Cornwall Police said the bomb, which was found in a residential yard on Tuesday, will be taken to the Torpoint Ferry slipway to be disposed of at sea beyond the breakwater.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 2024

Off Long Beach, 19 people were rescued from the rocks of the breakwater after the mast of the 40-foot boat they were on broke in high winds.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 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