dolos

DOH-lahs

Definitions

1. noun

A wooden beam or log used as a wedge to split rocks or other materials.

“The archaeologists found evidence of ancient dolos used by the builders to split the rocks.”

2. noun

A type of sea wall or breakwater, especially one made of rocks or other materials.

“The dolos protected the coastline from the strong waves and tides.”

Synonyms

  • beam
  • wedge

Antonyms

  • unsplit
  • unwedge