Arm
Arm noun - An area of land that juts out into a body of water.
Usage example: Maine has so many long, narrow arms that jut out into the ocean that early coastal settlers found it much easier to travel by sea
Breakwater and arm are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Breakwater" instead a noun "Arm".
Breakwater
Breakwater noun - A protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away.
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Arm and breakwater are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Arm" instead a noun "Breakwater".
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