ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Forebeach

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Forebeach is a noun meaning The area of beach nearest the water's edge; the foreshore or intertidal zone.

Meaning

The area of beach nearest the water's edge; the foreshore or intertidal zone.

Example Sentences

On flat forebeaches, sheet flow of backwash is interrupted by standing waves creating the bands of turbulence that form antidunes.

Word Forms

Synonyms for forebeach

Depending on context, synonyms include forestrand.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shorefront, forefield, front, foredune, foredge, forecastle.

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