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beached

 

[ biːtʃt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

situations at sea

The term 'beached' refers to something that is washed ashore, particularly a marine animal or vessel that has become stranded on land. This often occurs when tides change or during storms, leading to animals like whales or boats ending up on the beach instead of remaining in their natural aquatic environment. Being beached can result in severe consequences for these animals, as they may struggle to survive without water, and vessels can suffer significant damage.

Synonyms

grounded, marooned, stranded

Examples of usage

  • The beached whale drew a crowd on the shore.
  • The beached boat was stuck in the sand.
  • Several beached seals were rescued by volunteers.

Translations

Translations of the word "beached" in other languages:

🇵🇹 encalhado

🇮🇳 किनारे लगे हुए

🇩🇪 angespült

🇮🇩 terdampar

🇺🇦 викинутий на берег

🇵🇱 osiedlony

🇯🇵 座礁した

🇫🇷 échoué

🇪🇸 varado

🇹🇷 kumsalda

🇰🇷 해변에 떠밀린

🇸🇦 معلق على الشاطئ

🇨🇿 vyplavený

🇸🇰 vyplavený

🇨🇳 搁浅的

🇸🇮 zaneseni

🇮🇸 strandaður

🇰🇿 жағаға жеткізілген

🇬🇪 ზღვაზე გაწვდილი

🇦🇿 quruğa çıxmış

🇲🇽 varado

Word origin

The word 'beached' originates from the combination of the verb 'beach,' which means to run aground or to cause to be stranded on a beach. The term traces back to the Old English 'bǣce,' which means 'a river,' influencing how we perceive 'beach' as a place where water meets land. The usage of the term has evolved, especially in maritime contexts, to describe not only vessels but also marine animals that find themselves in peril due to being out of water. As such, 'beached' has become a poignant descriptor in discussions about marine life conservation and the navigation of sea vessels.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,479, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.