Definition of "breakwaters" [breakwaters]

• Plural form of breakwater. (noun)

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• "The coast of the island consists of a succession of gulfs and bays, many of which, though not sufficiently land-locked to form natural harbours, would be capable, with the addition of some artificial works, such as breakwaters, &c., of affording safe anchorage in all the preuailing winds."
• "Nor have such women been less the helps, fitted, if need be, to act as "breakwaters" to protect the calm of a man engaged in any great work."
• "He also criticized the bill because it does not protect surfing sites from man-made intrusions, such as breakwaters that could affect surf."