Definition of groynes Groynes

/ɡɹˈɔ‍ɪnz/

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groynes - /ɡɹˈɔ‍ɪnz/

American English

groins - /gɹɔjˈnz/

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  • groynes (Noun)
    Plural of groyne.

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Noun
groyne - a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
  breakwater, groin, mole, bulwark, seawall, jetty
  barrier a structure or object that impedes free movement
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  • groyne (Noun)
    A usually wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc. ; a breakwater.

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  • groyne (n.)
    See Groin.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • groyne
    groin, n. a wooden breakwater. [Groin.]

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