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beaching

/ˈbiːtʃɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does beaching mean?

verb

The act of running or driving a vehicle onto a beach, often in a way that causes damage to the vehicle or the beach. The act of coming ashore, especially of a ship or a whale.

Example

"The car was badly damaged after beaching on the rocky shore."

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