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breakwater in German

breakwater in German is Wellenbrecher, Mole, Buhne — breakwater means a construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

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?

  1. noun A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.
  2. noun A low bulkhead across the forecastle deck of a ship which diverts water breaking over the bows into the scuppers.
  3. noun A wooden or concrete barrier, usually perpendicular to the shore, intended to prevent the movement of sand along a coast.
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What is "breakwater" in German?

"breakwater" in German is Wellenbrecher, Mole, Buhne. breakwater means: A construction in or around a harbour designed to break the force of the sea and to provide shelter for vessels lying inside.

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

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

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