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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Dike and breakwater are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dike" instead a noun "Breakwater".
Dike
Dike noun - A bank of earth constructed to control water.
Usage example: an elaborate system of dikes built to protect the lowlands from the relentless onslaught of the sea
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