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strandline Definition

strand·line (strandlīn′)

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.