Coastal Engineering Vocabulary

noun a barrier built out into a body of water to protect a coast or harbor from the force of waves

• The breakwater was built to protect the harbor from large waves and storm surges.
• Let's go sit on the breakwater and watch the sunset.
• I heard some kids were jumping off the breakwater into the water below.
• The breakwater of support from my friends helped me navigate through a difficult time.

noun A raised road or track across low or wet ground.

• The causeway was built to provide a safe passage for vehicles across the water.
• Let's take a drive along the causeway and enjoy the scenic views.
• I love rollerblading on the causeway during the weekends.
• The causeway symbolizes the connection between two different worlds.

noun a device used to measure and record variations in sea level

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• The mareogram showed the detailed record of the tide levels over a specific period.
• I checked the mareogram to see how high the tide was yesterday.
• Hey, did you see the mareogram? The waves were insane!
• Her emotions were like a mareogram, constantly fluctuating throughout the day.

noun Aboiteau is a noun that refers to a Acadian term for a type of sluice gate used in dykes to drain marshland.

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• The aboiteau is a type of drainage structure commonly used in Acadian communities.
• We went for a walk by the aboiteau and saw some interesting wildlife.
• Let's hang out at the aboiteau and have a picnic.
• The aboiteau represents the connection between land and water in coastal regions.