seawall

English

noun
Definitions
  • A coastal defence in the form of a wall or an embankment.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English se-walle inherited from Old English sǣweall (seawall) compound from English sea + English wall (boil).

Origin

English

wall

Gloss

boil

Concept
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Food and drink

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