Beach ridge
a long, low ridge, usually one of a series, composed of sand or gravel transported by the waves and currents of a storm surge.
historical examples
with this he dashed out of the door, and ran toward the beach ridge behind which the cabin stood.
harper’s round table, july 2, 1895 various
at that moment the indian who had inspected the cabin was just disappearing over the beach ridge.
harper’s round table, july 9, 1895 various
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