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Coastal engineering
A branch of civil engineering that applies engineering principles specifically to projects within the coastal zone including areas nearshore, estuary, marine, and shoreline.
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mud
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A fluid-to-plastic mixture of finely divided particles of solid material and water.
reservoir
Engineering; Coastal engineering
An artificial lake, basin or tank in which a large quantity of water can be stored.
adjustable groin
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A groin whose permeability can be changed, usually with gates or removable sections.
backwash ripples
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Low amplitude ripple marks formed on fine sand beaches by the Backwash of the waves.
boat basin
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A naturally or artificially enclosed or nearly enclosed harbor area for small craft.
chart
Engineering; Coastal engineering
A special-purpose map, esp. one designed for navigation such as a bathymetric chart.
mach-stem wave
Engineering; Coastal engineering
Higher-than-normal wave generated when waves strike a structure at an oblique angle.
