Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
Raised beach — Beach Beach (b[=e]ch), n.; pl. {Beaches} ( [e^]z). [Cf. Sw. backe hill, Dan. bakke, Icel. bakki hill, bank. Cf. {Bank}.] 1. Pebbles, collectively; shingle. [1913 Webster] 2. The shore of the sea, or of a lake, which is washed by the waves;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Raised beach — Raised Raised (r[=a]zd), a. 1. Lifted up; showing above the surroundings; as, raised or embossed metal work. [1913 Webster] 2. Leavened; made with leaven, or yeast; used of bread, cake, etc., as distinguished from that made with cream of tartar,… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Raised beach — Definition A raised beach or a marine terrace is an emergent coastal landform. Raised beaches and marine terraces are beaches or wave cut platforms raised above the shore line by a relative fall in the sea level. Around the world, the combination … Wikipedia
raised beach — noun : a beach formed by a sea or lake and subsequently elevated above high water level either by local crustal movements or by lowering of sea level * * * raised beach noun (geology) An old sea margin above the present water level • • • Main… … Useful english dictionary
raised beach — a relict beach left dry by a relative fall in sea level … Geography glossary
raised beach — noun Geology a former beach now above water level owing to changes since its formation … English new terms dictionary
raised beach — /reɪzd ˈbitʃ/ (say rayzd beech) noun an ancient wave cut platform cut into a cliff, and now above sea level as a result of a relative fall in sea level …
Beach — (b[=e]ch), n.; pl. {Beaches} ( [e^]z). [Cf. Sw. backe hill, Dan. bakke, Icel. bakki hill, bank. Cf. {Bank}.] 1. Pebbles, collectively; shingle. [1913 Webster] 2. The shore of the sea, or of a lake, which is washed by the waves; especially, a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Beach flea — Beach Beach (b[=e]ch), n.; pl. {Beaches} ( [e^]z). [Cf. Sw. backe hill, Dan. bakke, Icel. bakki hill, bank. Cf. {Bank}.] 1. Pebbles, collectively; shingle. [1913 Webster] 2. The shore of the sea, or of a lake, which is washed by the waves;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Beach grass — Beach Beach (b[=e]ch), n.; pl. {Beaches} ( [e^]z). [Cf. Sw. backe hill, Dan. bakke, Icel. bakki hill, bank. Cf. {Bank}.] 1. Pebbles, collectively; shingle. [1913 Webster] 2. The shore of the sea, or of a lake, which is washed by the waves;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
