Wellenbrecher
/ˈvɛlənˌbʁɛçɐ/noun★Intermediate
⚙️Engineering
technical
A structure built to protect a shoreline or harbor from the impact of waves, typically made of concrete, rocks, or other materials.
Die Stadt baute einen neuen Wellenbrecher, um die Küste zu schützen.
The city built a new breakwater to protect the coastline.
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Often used in coastal engineering and environmental protection.
Collocations
Wellenbrecher bauento build a breakwaterWellenbrecher schützento protect a breakwater
Synonyms
💡Pro Tip
Usage in Engineering
In technical contexts, 'Wellenbrecher' refers to a specific coastal defense structure.
📖Word Origin
From German 'Welle' (wave) + 'Brecher' (breaker), literally meaning 'wave breaker'.
📝Usage Notes
Commonly used in technical and environmental contexts, especially in coastal engineering.
Word Breakdown
Welle
wave
rootBrecher
breaker
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