backshore
/ˈbækʃɔr/
noun
- The area of a beach that is above the high tide mark and is usually dry, often including dunes or cliffs.
- The backshore is home to many plants that can survive in salty, sandy soil.
- During storms, the backshore can be eroded by strong winds and high water.
- We set up our picnic on the backshore, far from the waves.
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