seawall

noun

sea·​wall ˈsē-ˌwȯl How to pronounce seawall (audio)
Synonyms of seawallnext
: a wall or embankment to protect the shore from erosion or to act as a breakwater

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These seawalls are meant to be affordable so they can be scaled, and also serve as marine habitat. — ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026 The policy will also allow homeowners to file permits to install a new temporary or permanent dock, boat lift or seawall. — Keith Matheny, Freep.com, 15 Aug. 2026 Muehl admitted to kicking the sea lion on July 22 as the mammal was peacefully sitting on a seawall, federal prosecutors said. — Louis Casiano, FOXNews.com, 14 Aug. 2026 The seawall has been identified as the second priority in the city's master replacement plan. — Ted Scouten, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for seawall

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of seawall was in the 15th century

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seawall

noun
sea·​wall ˈsē-ˌwȯl How to pronounce seawall (audio)
: a wall or bank to prevent sea waves from wearing away the shore

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