What Is a Sea Wall Called?

A seawall (or sea wall) is a form of coastal defence constructed where the sea, and associated coastal processes, impact directly upon the landforms of the coast.

What are the three types of seawalls?

There are three main types of seawalls: vertical, curved, and mound. Between these three, you can protect any shore from water erosion.

Whats a sea wall called?

Definition of Seawall:

Seawalls are normally very massive structures because they are designed to resist the full force of waves and storm surge. In practice, seawalls and revetments are synonyms.