"strandline" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: strandlines [plural]
Etymology: strand + line Etymology templates: {{compound|en|strand|line}} strand + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} strandline (plural strandlines)
  1. The linear mark left (on a beach etc.) by high water; (geology) the line that marks the interface between land and water; a shoreline; it changes daily, and over geologic time. Categories (topical): Geology Synonyms: strand line Translations (Translations): Spülsaum [masculine] (German)
    Sense id: en-strandline-en-noun-VmTH9wsD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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Download JSON data for strandline meaning in English (1.8kB)

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