groyne in Dutch
groyne in Dutch is krib, strandhoofd — groyne means a structure, frequently built of wood, that extends out from the shore to guard against erosion, longshore drift and similar effects; a breakwater.
groyne in Dutch
krib
An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.
strandhoofd
An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.
What does "groyne" mean?
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noun A structure, frequently built of wood, that extends out from the shore to guard against erosion, longshore drift and similar effects; a breakwater.
"Old rail and timber groynes will be erected along the beach to trap shingle moved by coastwise drift, and to rebuild the protection to the toe of the embankment."
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groyne in a sentence
- Old rail and timber groynes will be erected along the beach to trap shingle moved by coastwise drift, and to rebuild the protection to the toe of the embankment.
- Our assimilation into one another had been beautifully timed, with each little revelation of unpleasantness acting as a modest baffler, a groyne to our mutual inundation. Now all of this was going to be flooded, drenched in poisonous ichor.
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What is "groyne" in Dutch?
"groyne" in Dutch is krib, strandhoofd. groyne means: A structure, frequently built of wood, that extends out from the shore to guard against erosion, longshore drift and similar effects; a breakwater.
Are there other ways to say "groyne" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "groyne": krib, strandhoofd.
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