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breakwaters

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plural of breakwater

as in jetties

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jetties

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Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 Nov. 2026
Beachgoers should stay off jetties and sea walls, and avoid beaches altogether during high tides, the weather service said.

— Terry Castleman, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026

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