Definition of "seawall" [seawall]

• An embankment to prevent erosion of a shoreline. (noun)

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• "The seawall is another example, look at that estimate, look at the contingency, and tell me the contingency will cover the "connecting" the land to the sea for beauty and educational uses."
• "The seawall is actually made of wood and marine worms have eaten it away."
• "To think one could build a tunnel for a fixed cost through the muck behind the seawall is lunacy."