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mole n

Mole means a large solid structure on a shore serving as a pier, breakwater, or causeway. Explore the term's definition, IPA/phonetic pronunciation, and usage examples.

Definition of mole

  • a large solid structure on a shore serving as a pier, breakwater, or causeway

Usage examples of mole

Fishing boats tied up along the mole that sheltered the harbor from heavy waves.

Workers repaired the stone mole after a winter storm damaged its outer wall.

We walked out on the mole to watch the ferry enter the port.

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