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Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.

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  1. n. Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.
  2. n. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
  3. Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouth of a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection from their violence.
  4. Any structure or contrivance, as a mole, or a wall at the mouthof a harbor, to break the force of waves, and afford protection fromtheir violence.
  5. j:13/n:87 n. a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away