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Breakwater

1. A harbour breakwater is used to prevent the roughness of the sea outside the harbour from affecting the waters within.
2. A part of a ship's structure, usually located on the bow, and is used to divert a breaking sea.

Added: 2014-11-01 Last modified: 2014-11-01

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