groyne in German

groyne in German is Buhne, Kribbe, Lahnung — 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 German

Buhne

noun

An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

Kribbe

noun

An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

Lahnung

noun

An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

Wellenbrecher

noun

An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

What does "groyne" mean?

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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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”.

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.

Similar words in German

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Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "groyne" in German?

"groyne" in German is Buhne, Kribbe, Lahnung. 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 German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "groyne": Buhne, Kribbe, Lahnung, Wellenbrecher.

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