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/siː wɔːl/ · sea wall
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- A coastal defence in the form of a wall or an embankment. The city built a sea wall to protect its residents from frequent flooding.
noun
- A barrier constructed to prevent the sea from encroaching on land. The sea wall was designed to safeguard the beach and surrounding properties.
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- A structure built to prevent erosion or damage from the sea. The sea wall was essential in maintaining the integrity of the coastline.
Did you know? The first recorded sea wall was built in ancient China around 2000 BC to protect the city of Quanzhou from tidal flooding.