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PRONUNCIATION OF BEACHCOMBING

beachcombing  [ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊmɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BEACHCOMBING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Beachcombing is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES BEACHCOMBING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Beachcombing

Beachcombing is an activity that consists of an individual "combing" the beach and the intertidal zone, looking for things of value, interest or utility. A beachcomber is a person who participates in the activity of beachcombing. Despite these general definitions, beachcombing and beachcomber are words with multiple, but related, meanings that have evolved over time.

Definition of beachcombing in the English dictionary

The definition of beachcombing in the dictionary is activity of searching shore debris for anything of worth.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BEACHCOMBING


antifoaming
ˌæntɪˈfəʊmɪŋ
assuming
əˈsjuːmɪŋ
becoming
bɪˈkʌmɪŋ
charming
ˈtʃɑːmɪŋ
coaming
ˈkəʊmɪŋ
coming
ˈkʌmɪŋ
gaming
ˈɡeɪmɪŋ
gloaming
ˈɡləʊmɪŋ
homecoming
ˈhəʊmˌkʌmɪŋ
homing
ˈhəʊmɪŋ
performing
pəˈfɔːmɪŋ
programming
ˈprəʊɡræmɪŋ
re-homing
ˌriːˈhəʊmɪŋ
roaming
ˈrəʊmɪŋ
scroming
ˈskrəʊmɪŋ
streaming
ˈstriːmɪŋ
swimming
ˈswɪmɪŋ
timing
ˈtaɪmɪŋ
upcoming
ˌʌpˈkʌmɪŋ
Wyoming
waɪˈəʊmɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BEACHCOMBING

beach barbecue
beach buggy
beach bum
beach flea
beach house
beach hut
beach party
beach plum
beach towel
beach umbrella
Beach-la-Mar
beachboy
beachcomb
beachcomber
beachfront
beachgoer
beachhead
beachside
beachwear
beachy

WORDS THAT END LIKE BEACHCOMBING

aid climbing
artificial climbing
bing
bombing
car bombing
carpet bombing
free climbing
google-bombing
hill climbing
ice climbing
lambing
mind-numbing
napalm bombing
plumbing
precision bombing
rock climbing
saturation bombing
social climbing
social-climbing
suicide bombing
terrorist bombing

Synonyms and antonyms of beachcombing in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «beachcombing» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BEACHCOMBING

Find out the translation of beachcombing to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of beachcombing from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «beachcombing» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

beachcombing
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

caminar por la playa
570 millions of speakers

English

beachcombing
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

beachcombing
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

beachcombing
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Beachcombing
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

limpeza de praias
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

beachcombing
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

promenades sur la plage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Beachcombing
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Strandgut
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

beachcombing
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빈둥 대면서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Beachcombing
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

beachcombing
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

beachcombing
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

समुद्रकिनार्यावर फुटणार्या फेसाळ लाटा
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

beachcombing
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Beachcombing
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

beachcombing
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Beachcombing
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

beachcombing
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

beachcombing
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

doen het
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Beachcombing
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Jakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of beachcombing

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BEACHCOMBING»

The term «beachcombing» is quite widely used and occupies the 46.488 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BEACHCOMBING» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «beachcombing» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «beachcombing» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about beachcombing

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BEACHCOMBING»

Discover the use of beachcombing in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to beachcombing and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Beachcombing at Miramar: The Quest for an Authentic Life
EDITING ANNOTATION FOR ISBN -- 0446672769 TITLE: BEACHCOMBING AT MIRAMAR BY BODE RICHARD C0In this "restful book about the companions we choose and the pace at which we live our lives" ("Los Angeles Times"), the bestselling author of "First ...
Richard Bode, 2001
2
Beachcombing
‘A wonderfully uplifting story about a woman on her way to fulfilment’ KATIE FFORDE 'A sparklingly attractive novel written with humour, brio and a refreshing unsentimentality' ELIZABETH BUCHAN Jillian Hunter treasures her independence.
Maggie Dana, 2011
3
Beachcombing for a Shipwrecked God
Three women set out on an open-sea voyage to Prince Edward Island in an attempt to escape the unpleasant circumstances of their lives
Joe Coomer, 1997
4
Beachcombing: Exploring the Seashore
"Young beachcombers will discover old and new ideas about collecting or just identifying their finds, and the book will appeal to those children who are looking for relaxing fun." —School Library Journal "An enticing read before any trip ...
Jim Arnosky, 2014
5
Beachcombing the Pacific
Whether you are a potential or practicing beachcomber, this will show you techniques to enhance your discovery potential and improve the results of your efforts.
Amos L. Wood, 1987
6
Beachcombing
High Quality Content by WIKIPEDIA articles! Beachcombing and beachcomber are words with multiple, but related, meanings that have evolved over time.
Jesse Russel, Ronald Cohn, 2013
7
Beachcombing the Atlantic Coast
Examines the animals and plants found along the shore from Nova Scotia to Florida
Peggy Kochanoff, 1996
8
Beachcombing and Beachcrafting
How and where to collect driftwood, shells, beach glass, and other treasures of the sea and shore. Tells how to make many decorative and useful things, from jewelry to furniture, using what you find along the shore.
Anne Wescott Dodd, Julius M. Wilensky, 1989
9
Beaches: Beach, Beachcombing, Beach Furniture, Beach Hut, ...
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online.
Source Wikipedia, 2013
10
Moby-Duck: The True Story of 28,800 Bath Toys Lost at Sea & ...
On the morning I disembark, Tyler and Dean Orbison are just returning from a two -week, three- hundred-mile beachcombing expedition to Lituya Bay and back. They go on such expeditions every summer, traveling farther and farther afield ...
Donovan Hohn, 2011

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BEACHCOMBING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term beachcombing is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Bolivar Beachcombers find treasures in the sand
Beachcombing is an activity many do but may not realize they're doing it. It's an activity many find therapeutic that involves looking for things, ... «Washington Times, Jul 15»
2
Lonely Planet names Tassie in top 10 list
Beachcombing at Ocean Beach on the West Coast as part of a family driving holiday in Tasmania are among the reasons that Tassie has been ... «The Advocate, Jul 15»
3
Philly beachcomber couple busted stealing from bags on Jersey Shore
One married couple took their kids beachcombing for more than just shells over the holiday weekend. Police on the Jersey Shore announced ... «Metro.us, Jul 15»
4
Holidaying at home: Check out these top Irish summer trip ideas the …
Think of happy hours making sandcastles, beachcombing and getting lost in massive sand dunes. Choose from traditional Victorian resorts ... «Irish Mirror, Jul 15»
5
People Go Mad For Madison, Particularly In The Summer
With 2 miles of beach, it's a great place for swimming, beachcombing, kite-flying and other leisure pursuits. Meigs Point Nature Center in the ... «Hartford Courant, Jul 15»
6
Art review: Artist rooms: damien hirst
At the time he felt his beachcombing days were over, that he had been looking at the ground too long. But in his early collages, we see his ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
7
Douglas Coupland: Trashed
Ten years ago, a friend and I scoped out maps of the British Columbia coastline to find the best possible place to go beachcombing. We settled ... «Financial Times, Jul 15»
8
The Garden Island
For the ultimate hiking and beachcombing, many visitors to Kauai head for the Na Pali Coast, which is on the northwestern tip of the island, just ... «Dallas Voice, Jul 15»
9
Holiday park reaches out to the community
“We also do rock pooling teaching kids about tidal zones, beachcombing and litter picks.” Berwick Holiday Centre plays an important role in the ... «Berwick Today, Jul 15»
10
Best Bets for the Myrtle Beach area, July 4-10
Fridays – “Beachcombing,” 10-11 a.m. from north beach parking lot; “Sea Turtles,” 4-5 p.m in nature center; “Atalaya Ghost Tour,” 8:30-9:30 p.m. ... «Myrtle Beach Sun News, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Beachcombing [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/beachcombing>. May 2024 ».
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