Definition of GROYNE

groyne

Plural: groynes

Noun

  • A low wall built out into the sea to prevent erosion.
  • a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away
  • An often wooden structure that projects from a coastline to prevent erosion, longshore drift etc.; a breakwater.

Examples

  • He used a short word as a GROYNE to protect his valuable letters on the board.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English groyn (“snout”), from Old French groign, from Late Latin grunium, grunia, from Latin grunnire (“grunt like a pig”).

Scrabble Score: 10

groyne: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
groyne: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
groyne: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

groyne: valid Words With Friends Word