seawall

sea·wall

also sea wall

noun

An embankment to prevent erosion of a shoreline.

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Noun

(plural seawalls)

a coastal defence in the form of an embankment

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The great seawall of Brighton continues along the front at Hove, forming a pleasant promenade.
There are two piers, and a parade along the seawall; and the sea-bathing is good.
For several miles along the seawall, is a speedway and pleasure-drive, known - from the wallas the Malecon.

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