Groynes (Q120)
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A groyne is a rigid hydraulic structure built from an ocean shore (in coastal engineering) or from a bank (in rivers) that interrupts water flow and limits the movement of sediment. It is placed perpendicularly to the shore to trap sediments.
- groyne
| Language | Label | Description | Also known as |
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| English | Groynes |
A groyne is a rigid hydraulic structure built from an ocean shore (in coastal engineering) or from a bank (in rivers) that interrupts water flow and limits the movement of sediment. It is placed perpendicularly to the shore to trap sediments. |
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