Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
beach-drift
Noun
/biːtʃ drɪft/
Definition
The accumulation of materials or objects that are carried to shore by waves and currents, often resulting in a natural formation along the beach.
Examples
- After the storm, a significant amount of beach-drift was left scattered along the shore.
- Beach-drift can include everything from shells to seaweed, forming unique patterns on the sand.
Meaning
Beach-drift refers to the process through which sand, pebbles, and other debris are moved by water movements and ultimately deposited on the beach.
Synonyms
- beach deposition
- shoreline accumulation
- coastal drift
