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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- Beach umbrella
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volleyball played on the sand, officially with two teams of two players each. Contemporary Examples Prince Harry scored some tickets to the women’s beach volleyball final tonight. Harry at Women’s Beach Volleyball Final Tom Sykes August 7, 2012 You can also work up an appetite with a beach volleyball tournament or rock out to your […]
- Beachwear
clothing for wear at a beach, swimming pool, or the like. Contemporary Examples The effect is an overwhelmingly trashy lineup of beachwear that goes against the grain. The Secrets Behind the Bikinis of Harmony Korine’s New Film, ‘Spring Breakers’ Misty White Sidell March 18, 2013 beachwear was the dress code, and even classic tailoring was […]