beach

• Ein flacher, meist sandiger oder kiesiger Küstenstreifen am Meer oder an einem See, der vom Wasser bedeckt und wieder freigelegt wird. Allgemein auch das Ufer oder die Küste selbst.

A noun referring to a pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.

1. Sandy or pebbly shoreA1formal

   A pebbly or sandy shore, especially by the sea between high- and low-water marks.

   Strand

   • We spent the whole day at the beach.
   • The children built a sandcastle on the beach.
   • She walked along the beach collecting seashells.

   Synonymecoastsandseashoreseasideshorestrand

2. Recreational areaA1formal

   A place by the sea or a lake used for swimming, sunbathing, and other leisure activities.

   Strand

   • The beach was crowded with tourists during summer.
   • They rented a beach house for their vacation.
   • He loves to surf at the local beach.

   Synonymelidoseashoreshorewaterfront

• Ein Boot oder Schiff an den Strand ziehen oder auf den Strand setzen; etwas in der Brandung oder am Ufer auf Grund laufen lassen oder zurücklassen.

A verb used to indicate the act of running or driving a boat or ship onto a shore or beach, or to leave something stranded on a beach.

1. To run agroundB2formal

   To bring a boat or ship onto the shore, intentionally or accidentally.

   Auf Grund setzen

   • The captain decided to beach the boat to avoid the storm.
   • The ship was beached during the high tide.
   • They beached the canoe and set up camp on the sand.

   Synonymegroundlandrun agroundstrand

   Antonymedisembarkfloatlaunchrefloat

2. To leave strandedB2informal

   To cause someone or something to be left in a difficult or helpless position.

   Im Stich lassen

   • The tourists were beached when their bus broke down.
   • He felt beached after losing his job and his apartment.
   • The company was beached by the sudden economic downturn.

   Synonymegroundmaroonrun agroundstrand