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strandline

strandline

9.6
A raised line on the shore that shows how far the water reached in the past
  • noun
  • Specialized
translation icon : línea de costa
  • The ancient strandline was visible as a raised terrace above the current lake.

Examples

  • Walking along the strandline, they discovered evidence of past climate changes.

  • The scientists recorded the old strandline to study the area's geological history.

  • Scientists found shells and pebbles along the strandline left by the receding sea.

  • The strandline was clearly visible after the storm.

  • Many shells were found along the strandline today.

  • On their beach walk, they noted various shells scattered along the strandline from previous tides.

  • After the storm, the strandline showed clear signs of erosion with many washed-up sea creatures.

Synonyms

tidemark
vsstrandline
8.2

A visible line on the shore or on boats showing how high the tide reached

indicates an earlier higher shoreline shown by deposits or terraces

Surface Forms

strandline singular
strandlines plural

Morphology

strandline = strand + line (transparent) = strand + line

A direct compound of 'strand' and 'line' indicating a former shoreline or terrace marker; the sense follows plainly from the components.

Etymology

Strandline joins strand ('shore') and line ('mark' or 'edge'), and so it is used for a visible line on the land that shows where the water once reached, which is why geographers use it to mark past shorelines.