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noun(beach)shore pebbles : shingle
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noun(beach)a shore of a body of water covered by sand, gravel, or larger rock fragments
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noun(beach)a seashore area
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verb(beach)to run or drive ashore
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verb(beach)to strand on or as if on a beach
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noun(beach)a large inflated ball for use at the beach
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noun(beach)dune buggy
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noun(beach)a usually single-speed bicycle that is typically equipped with balloon tires and is designed to be ridden in an upright seating position —called also cruiser
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noun(beach)any of various amphipod crustaceans (family Talitridae) found on ocean beaches that feed on decaying organic matter, typically burrow into the sand during the day, and are capable of leaping like fleas : sand flea
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noun(beach)any of several tough strongly rooted grasses that grow on exposed sandy shores; especially : any of a genus (Ammophila) of rhizomatous perennials widely planted to bind sandy slopes
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noun(beach)a wild pea (Lathyrus japonicus synonym L. maritimus) having tough roots and purple flowers that is found along sandy shores
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noun(beach)a shrubby plum (Prunus maritima) having white flowers and growing chiefly along the northeastern coast of North America; also : its edible usually dark purple fruit that is used especially in preserves
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noun(beach)a very large usually brightly colored towel designed for use at the beach