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BEACHY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does beachy mean? 

BEACHY (adjective)
  The adjective BEACHY has 1 sense:

1. (of a shore or shoreline) having an extensive gently sloping area covered with sand or gravel or shingle down to the water line

  Familiarity information: BEACHY used as an adjective is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


BEACHY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

(of a shore or shoreline) having an extensive gently sloping area covered with sand or gravel or shingle down to the water line

Synonyms:

beachlike; beachy

Similar:

sandy (abounding in sand)

gravelly; pebbly; shingly (abounding in small stones)

Antonym:

cliffy ((of a shore or shoreline) characterized by steep cliffs or precipices)


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