sea-gate

1 of 2

noun (1)

: a long rolling swell of the sea

sea gate

2 of 2

noun (2)

1
: a way (as a gate, beach, or channel) that gives access to the sea
2
: a gate that serves as a protection against seas

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

gate entry 3

Noun (2)

gate entry 1

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“Sea-gate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sea-gate. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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