beaching
ˈbiːtʃɪŋ
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Definition of beaching - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
boatingRareact of bringing a boat onto the shoreRare
  • The beaching of the boat was carefully executed by the crew.
docking grounding landing
2.
natureTECH.event where a marine animal comes ashoreTECH.
  • The beaching of the whale attracted many onlookers.
grounding stranding

Adjective

1.
recreationRarerelated to or suitable for a beachRare
  • They wore beaching attire for the seaside picnic.
coastal seaside
2.
beachRarestranded or stuck like on a beachRare
  • The beaching vehicle needed assistance to move.
grounded marooned stranded
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Origin of beaching

English, beach (shore) + -ing (action)

Examples of beaching in a sentence

  • The sudden beaching surprised the passengers.
  • The beaching of dolphins is a concerning phenomenon.
  • Scientists studied the beaching to find the cause.
  • The resort offers beaching activities for all ages.
  • He bought a beaching umbrella for their trip.
  • The beaching whale drew a crowd of concerned onlookers.

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  1. French:échouage, de plage, ...
  2. German:Anlanden, strandtauglich, ...
  3. Italian:arenamento, da spiaggia, ...
  4. Spanish:encallamiento, playero, ...
  5. Portuguese:encalhe, de praia, ...
  6. Chinese:搁浅, 海滩的, ...
  7. Japanese:陸揚げ, ビーチ向きの, ...
  8. Arabic:تَجْنِيب, شاطئي, ...
  9. Hebrew:הוֹצָאָת הַסִּירָה לַחוֹף, מַתְאִים לַחוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:причаливание, пляжный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:причалювання, пляжний, ...
  12. Hindi:किनारे पर लाना, समुद्र तटीय, ...
beach
biːtʃ
beach: sandy or pebbly shore by water
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Definition of beach - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
geographysandy or pebbly shore by water
  • We spent the day relaxing on the beach.
coast seaside shoreline
2.
racingTECH.UKgravel trap in motor racingTECH.UK
  • The car skidded into the beach.
gravel pit

Verb

1.
maritimetr.move a boat onto the shoretr.
  • The sailors beached the boat after the storm.
ground land
2.
transportationintr.UKget stuck on rough groundintr.UK
  • The car beached on the rocky path.
ground strand
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Images of beach

  • beach: sandy or pebbly shore by water
    sandy or pebbly shore by water
  • beach: gravel trap in motor racing
    gravel trap in motor racing

Expressions with beach

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person who relaxes frequently on the beach
Tom is a true beach bum, always lounging by the shore.
young woman often seen at the beach
She was known as the beach bunny of Malibu.
take something to a place where it is already plentiful
He tried to bring sand to the beach by adding more books to the library.
bag for carrying beach items like towels and sunscreen
She packed her beach bag with sunscreen and a towel.
inflatable ball used for games on the beach
The children kicked the beach ball along the sandy shore..
bar located on or near a beach
We spent the evening at a beach bar enjoying the sunset.

Origin of beach

Old English, bæce (stream)

Examples of beach in a sentence

  • The beach was crowded with tourists.
  • Drivers dread ending up in the beach.
  • The race car spun out into the beach.
  • They had to beach the vessel due to engine failure.
  • The fishermen beached their boats at sunset.
  • The boat beached during the low tide.

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  1. French:plage, échouer, ...
  2. German:Strand, stranden, ...
  3. Italian:spiaggia, portare a riva, ...
  4. Spanish:playa, varar, ...
  5. Portuguese:praia, encalhar, ...
  6. Chinese:海滩, 把船移到岸上, ...
  7. Japanese:ビーチ, 浜に上げる, ...
  8. Arabic:شاطِئ, جَنَّحَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:חוֹף, לְהַעֲלוֹת לַחוֹף, ...
  10. Russian:пляж, вытащить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пляж, витягати, ...
  12. Hindi:समुद्र-किनारा, किनारे पर ले जाना, ...
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