beachcomber

beachcomber Definition

beach·comber (-kōm′ər)

noun

comber (sense )
a man who loafs on beaches or wharves, esp. on a South Sea island, living on what he can beg or find
a person who spends time on a beach looking for lost or discarded items, natural specimens, etc. that are useful or interesting

beachcomber Related Forms

beach′·comb′·ing noun

beachcomber Synonyms

beachcomber Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

island: Thousands of miles from anywhere the beachcomber islands of the Seychelles rank among the worldâs most visually stunning.

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