beach
Pronunciation:
/biːt͡ʃ//bit͡ʃ/noun
Definitions
The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly.
A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water.
The loose pebbles of the seashore, especially worn by waves; shingle.
verb
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To run aground on a beach.
To run (something) aground on a beach.
(of a vehicle) To run into an obstacle or rough or soft ground, so that the floor of the vehicle rests on the ground and the wheels cannot gain traction.
noun
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A gravel-filled zone on a racetrack, used as a hazard, exclusionary region, and, safety device to slow down and trap vehicles.