groyne

noun

Examples of groyne in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dotted along the shoreline are dredgers completing work to add artificial sand, groynes, jetties and breakwaters to prevent further coastal erosion. Time, 3 Aug. 2023 In the areas where groynes are present, there has been less erosion. New York Times, 24 May 2018

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'groyne.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Word History

Etymology

by alteration

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of groyne was in 1582

Dictionary Entries Near groyne

Cite this Entry

“Groyne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/groyne. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!