beach

US /biːtʃ/

UK /biːtʃ/

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a shore of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments

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We spent the day relaxing on the beach.

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The children built sandcastles on the beach.

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shore coast seashore sands strand

1.

to run or drive (a boat or other vessel) ashore

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The captain decided to beach the damaged ship to prevent it from sinking.

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They managed to beach the small boat safely during the storm.

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strand ground run aground dock moor

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beach plum beach buggy beach soccer