What is Breakwater?
[[File:Dolosse-wall.jpg|thumb|A breakwater along the coast, called [[Dolos]]]] [[File:Portland_harbour_hood_entrance.JPG|thumb|Breakwaters protect the entrance of a [[harbour]]]] [[File:Breakwater_break1_new(USGS).jpg|thumb|Breakwaters also trap [[sediment]]s]] '''Breakwaters''' are [[structure]]s built to protect structures along a [[coast]]line against the impact of [[wave]]s. They reduce the intensity of waves, and lessen the amount of [[erosion]]. [[Category:Buildings and structures]] {{stub}}