beach nourishment

Noun

Meaning

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beach nourishment (uncountable)

The artificial replenishment of sand washed away from a beach by coastal erosion

Source: en.wiktionary.org

Synonyms

gabion

Examples

Beach nourishment involves pumping sand onto beaches to improve their health. Source: Internet

Beach nourishment often involves excavation of sediments from riverbeds or sand quarries. Source: Internet

Inappropriate beach nourishment Beach nourishment is the importing and deposition of sand or other sediments in an effort to restore a beach that has been damaged by erosion. Source: Internet

Young: Beach nourishment is a great way to protect against storms and mitigate the effects of sea-level rise and coastal erosion. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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