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beached

/biːtʃt/ verb · British & US
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What does beached mean?

verb

to be stranded on a beach, especially after a ship has run aground or been wrecked. to be left stranded or abandoned, especially in a difficult or unpleasant situation.

Example

"The ship was beached after running out of fuel in a storm."

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