Beachcombing: meaning, definitions and examples
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beachcombing
[ ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊmɪŋ ]
activity
Beachcombing is the activity of searching for and collecting interesting or valuable items washed up on the shore, typically seashells, driftwood, or sea glass.
Synonyms
beachcomber, beachcombing enthusiast, shoreline scavenging
Examples of usage
- During our vacation, we spent hours beachcombing along the sandy coastline.
- She enjoyed beachcombing for unique seashells to add to her collection.
Translations
Translations of the word "beachcombing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 caça ao tesouro na praia
🇮🇳 समुद्र तट पर खोज
🇩🇪 Strandsammeln
🇮🇩 menyisir pantai
🇺🇦 пошук скарбів на пляжі
🇵🇱 poszukiwanie skarbów na plaży
🇯🇵 浜拾い
🇫🇷 recherche de trésors sur la plage
🇪🇸 busqueda de tesoros en la playa
🇹🇷 plajda hazine arama
🇰🇷 해변에서 보물 찾기
🇸🇦 البحث عن الكنوز على الشاطئ
🇨🇿 hledání pokladů na pláži
🇸🇰 hľadanie pokladov na pláži
🇨🇳 海滩拾遗
🇸🇮 iskanje zakladov na plaži
🇮🇸 fjöruskrúbb
🇰🇿 жағажайда қазына іздеу
🇬🇪 სანაპიროზე საგანძურის ძიება
🇦🇿 çimərlikdə xəzinə axtarışı
🇲🇽 búsqueda de tesoros en la playa
Etymology
The term 'beachcombing' originated in the early 19th century, combining 'beach' and 'comb' to describe the activity of searching the seashore for items. Beachcombing has been a popular pastime for individuals seeking relaxation and connection with nature, with a focus on exploring coastal environments and discovering unique treasures washed ashore.
See also: beach, beachbird, beachcomber, beachfront, beachhead.