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beachcombing

beachcombing

1 3.6
A walk along the beach to find shells, sea glass or driftwood
  • noun
  • /ˈbiːtʃˌkoʊmɪŋ/
translation icon : recolección de conchas
  • The image of gracious polygamy faded and was replaced by one of Bill beachcombing, prodding at shells with a piece of driftwood, his jacket collar turned up, its points sharp against his chilled ears.

Examples

  • I was wondering if you wanted to join me for some beachcombing.

    The Wackness (2008)

  • Their interest in fossils led the teacher to do some beachcombing of his own.

    Blog text (30)

  • One beachcombing distraction is the attractive shell of the False Angel Wing.

    Blog text (14)

  • Regularly she emerges from this beachcombing to display a substantial haul: the beautiful pebbles need no polish to shine.

    Blog text (25)

  • Reggae and dance hall blast from the jukebox, attracting the odd beachcombing mutt and roaming pig.

    Blog text (14)

  • beachcombing is a relaxing activity where people search the shore for seashells and other treasures.

  • Every weekend, she enjoys beachcombing along the coast, looking for interesting rocks and pieces of driftwood.

  • During our vacation, beachcombing became our favorite pastime as we discovered unique shells and colorful glass.

Synonyms

scouring
vsbeachcombing
1 4.6

A careful search of a place to find something lost

focuses specifically on beaches and items washed up on shore
beachcomb
vsbeachcombing
5.2

Walking along a beach to find shells, driftwood, or other things washed up

has identical meaning but uses a different form

How Thorough

scouring
1 4.6
beachcombing
1 3.6

Surface Forms

beachcombing singular
beachcombing plural

Morphology

beachcombing = beachcomb (transparent) = beach + comb + ing

The noun form is derived from the verb 'beachcomb' with the addition of the suffix '-ing'.

Etymology

Beachcombing comes from the simple picture of beach plus comb, where comb means 'to search' (think of combing your hair for tangles). So beachcombing as a noun is the activity of walking a beach to find shells, sea glass, or other small treasures.