beach /bēch/

1. The shore of a sea or of a lake, esp when sandy or pebbly
2. A marginal terrace formed by waves
3. The strand

To drive or haul up on a beach

beached adjective

1. Having a beach
2. Driven on a beach

beachˈy adjective

Pebbly

beachˈ-ball noun

A large, usu inflatable, colourful ball for playing games on a beach

beach boy noun

1. A male beach attendant
2. A beach bum

beach buggy noun

An open vehicle with huge tyres, used for driving on beaches

beach bum noun (informal)

A young man who loafs about on the beach

beachˈcomber /-kōm-/ noun

1. Someone who gathers jetsam, etc on beaches
2. A long rolling wave
3. A loafer about the wharfs in Pacific seaports
4. A settler on a Pacific island who maintains himself by pearl-fishing

beachˈcombing noun

beachˈfront adjective

Of property, facing the beach

beachˈhead noun

An area held on an enemy's shore for the purpose of landing

beachˈ-master noun

An officer in charge of disembarking troops

beach plum noun

1. A shrub related to the plum (Prunus Maritima) native to Atlantic coastal areas of N America
2. Its edible fruit

beach'side adjective

beachˈwear noun

Casual clothing designed for wearing on a beach

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