A groyne is a structure built at a right angle to the coastline and designed to stop sand from being washed away from the beach. Source: Humanities Alive Geography 2; C. Bedson, D.Cargeeg, S. Matthews.
Private Funeral Held For Steve Irwin. Bob Irwin, left, is embraced by a friend after reading a statement about the funeral arrangements for his son Steve Irwin at Australia Zoo, Beerwah, Australia, Thursday Sept. 7, 2006. AP Photo/Steve Holland. Comment.
Monday 4 September 2006 07.20 EDT First published on Monday 4 September 2006 07.20 EDT. The quirky Australian naturalist Steve Irwin, who gained worldwide fame as TV's khaki-clad Crocodile Hunter, died today after a stingray barb pierced his chest while he was diving.