What is the term for a groyne that extends upstream, facing the flow direction?

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Published
29 Mar 2019
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28 May 2026

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A groyne that points against the flow is known as repelling. This type of structure directs the water away, unlike attracting groynes which pull the flow towards them. Impermeable and permeable refer to the groyne's material properties, not its orientation.

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