tsunami wall

English

Noun

tsunami wall (plural tsunami walls)

1. A protective barrier that is used to protect against and impede the travel of a tsunami wave

   Synonym: tsunami barrier

2. A type of wall obstacle in obstacle course racing with a curved bottom that is used as a ramp to run up, similar to a half-pipe, with a reverse side that is also similar to a half-pipe where you slide down, and ending in a pool to splash to a stop.

Coordinate terms

• snow fence
• avalanche fence
• avalanche shed
• avalanche wall

See also

• seawall
• harbour wall
• tidal barrier
• ladder wall
• rope wall
• warped wall