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Define the word groyne

"Groyne" gcide "The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48"

Groyne \Groyne\, n. [Obs.]
   See Groin.
   [1913 Webster]

"groyne" wn "WordNet (r) 2.0"

groyne
     n : a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from
         shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
         [syn: breakwater, groin, mole, bulwark, seawall,
          jetty]