strandline
strandline
Definition
strand·line (strand′līn′)
noun
a shoreline, esp. a former one from which the water has receded
strandline
Usage Examples
Modifies a noun
- community: Important coastal strandline communities are found at Poltesco on the Lizard.
- object: These themes range from myths and legends to physical forces and strandline objects.
- specie: These grasses generally occur slightly higher up the beach profile than the true strandline species.
- plant: Dune succession may be initiated by strandline plants which trap small amounts of sand during the growing season.
- vegetation: Strandline vegetation is threatened by beach cleaning activities, particularly using mechanical techniques.
Noun used with modifier
- seashore: Through this exhibition you will discover just what the local seashore strandline can tell us about the life off the Sussex coast.
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