groyne (Meaning)
Wordnet
groyne (n)
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
Webster
groyne (n.)
See Groin.
Synonyms & Antonyms of groyne
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groyne Sentence Examples
- The sturdy groyne jutted out into the sea, protecting the coastline from erosion.
- The children built a makeshift groyne out of logs to prevent the sandcastle from washing away.
- Engineers designed the groynes to mitigate the impact of waves on the harbor.
- The groyne effectively trapped sediment, creating a small beach on the otherwise rocky shore.
- Fishermen often cast their lines from the groyne, hoping to catch a glimpse of the passing fish.
- The groyne served as a gathering place for locals, who enjoyed the scenic views and salty breeze.
- The wooden groynes were weather-beaten and scarred, bearing witness to years of battling the unforgiving ocean.
- The concrete groyne withstood the force of the storm surge, safeguarding the vulnerable infrastructure behind it.
- The crumbling groynes were evidence of the relentless erosion that threatened the once-vibrant coastline.
- The construction of the groyne had unintended consequences, causing sedimentation and affecting the local marine ecosystem.
FAQs About the word groyne
a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing awaySee Groin.
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The sturdy groyne jutted out into the sea, protecting the coastline from erosion.
The children built a makeshift groyne out of logs to prevent the sandcastle from washing away.
Engineers designed the groynes to mitigate the impact of waves on the harbor.
The groyne effectively trapped sediment, creating a small beach on the otherwise rocky shore.
