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beaching

/ˈbiːtʃɪŋ/

Meanings
  • Verb

    The act of bringing a boat or ship onto a shore.

    - "The yacht was beaching on the sandy shore."
    - "The fishermen beached their boat after a long day at sea."
  • Noun

    A place where boats or ships come ashore.

    - "The beach was crowded with sunbathers and beaching boats."
    - "The storm forced the cruise ship to beach near the coast."

Synonyms

strand
Variants
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beach , beached , beaches , beaching
Etymology
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Originally meant 'to bring to land' in Old English.


Trivia
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  1. The longest beach in the world is the Ipanema Beach in Brazil, stretching for over 2 miles.

  2. Beaching is also used metaphorically to describe the act of landing a plane on a runway.


Related Concepts
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  1. beachcombing: The activity of searching for objects on a beach, such as shells, driftwood, or other treasures.

  2. beach volleyball: A popular sport played on a sandy beach, involving two teams of two or more players each trying to hit a ball over a net and ground it on the opposing team's side.


Culture
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Beaching is an important part of maritime culture, particularly for coastal communities. It is often associated with relaxation and recreation, such as sunbathing, swimming, and picnicking.

How to Memorize "beaching"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a boat gently touching the shore and coming to a stop. Visualize the crew members disembarking and setting foot on the sand.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'beaching' with the image of a boat on a sandy shore. Remember that it is the act of bringing a boat to land.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Boats Bringing Enjoyment Ashore Can Happily Inspire' to remember the meaning of 'beaching'.


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