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Greets the breakers (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

waves

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This clue might be a double definition.

'greets' is the first definition.
The definition and answer can be both to do with communicating as well as being verbs in their -s form.
Maybe they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'breakers' is the second definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'the' acts as a link.

Can you help me to learn more?

(Other definitions for waves that I've seen before include "Undulates" , "Breakers" , "Ripples" , "Undulations" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Independent.
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