breakwater in German

breakwater in German is Wellenbrecher, Mole, Buhne — breakwater means a barrier built in or near a harbour to reduce the sea's force and give boats shelter.

breakwater in German

Wellenbrecher

noun

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

Mole

noun

A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

Wellenbrecher

noun

(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

Buhne

noun

(on beaches) A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.

What does "breakwater" mean?

noun A barrier built in or near a harbour to reduce the sea's force and give boats shelter.
"They sailed around a breakwater that hadn't existed on Peregrine's last trip and tied in at the moorage."
noun (nautical) A low wall across the front deck of a ship that directs incoming waves away into the drainage channels.
noun A barrier, usually made of wood or concrete, set out from the shore to stop sand drifting along a coastline.

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

breakwater in a sentence

They sailed around a breakwater that hadn't existed on Peregrine's last trip and tied in at the moorage.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "breakwater" in German?

"breakwater" in German is Wellenbrecher, Mole, Buhne. breakwater means: A barrier built in or near a harbour to reduce the sea's force and give boats shelter.

Are there other ways to say "breakwater" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "breakwater": Wellenbrecher, Mole, Buhne.

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