2. Noun. An event in which a marine animal beaches itself ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Beaching
1. beach [v] - See also: beach
Lexicographical Neighbors of Beaching
Literary usage of Beaching
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. In Search of a Polar Continent, 1905-1907 by Alfred H. Harrison (1908)
"... Point Separation—Down stream—Bad travelling—The Lob-Sticks —The Small
River—Forcing our way through ice—Winter- quarters—beaching the boats. ..."
2. Principles and Practice of Harbour Construction by William Shield (1895)
"... to be provided for—beaching- ground—Spending-beaches—Future development of
port—Degree of shelter required—Anchorage—Good and bad holding-ground—General ..."
3. The Sea-fisherman: Comprising the Chief Methods of Hook and Line Fishing in by James C. Wilcocks (1884)
"beaching or Landing.—In landing under sail keep your boat straight before the sea,
... beaching ..."
4. The Memories of Sir Llewelyn Turner: Memories Serious and Light of the Irish by Llewelyn Turner, J. E. Vincent (1903)
"... Vengeance—At Sebastopol in Agamemnon —The timidity of Admiral Dundas—A caustic
bluejacket —The midshipman's signal—beaching the Royal Albert— Discipline ..."
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