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Definition of Beach grass

Beach grass
Beach Beach (b[=e]ch), n.; pl. Beaches (-[e^]z). [Cf. Sw. backe hill, Dan. bakke, Icel. bakki hill, bank. Cf. Bank.] 1. Pebbles, collectively; shingle. 2. The shore of the sea, or of a lake, which is washed by the waves; especially, a sandy or pebbly shore; the strand. Beach flea (Zo["o]l.), the common name of many species of amphipod Crustacea, of the family Orchestid[ae], living on the sea beaches, and leaping like fleas. Beach grass (Bot.), a coarse grass (Ammophila arundinacea), growing on the sandy shores of lakes and seas, which, by its interlaced running rootstocks, binds the sand together, and resists the encroachment of the waves. Beach wagon, a light open wagon with two or more seats. Raised beach, an accumulation of water-worn stones, gravel, sand, and other shore deposits, above the present level of wave action, whether actually raised by elevation of the coast, as in Norway, or left by the receding waters, as in many lake and river regions.

Meaning of Beach grass from wikipedia

- very similar species of gr****es. The common names for these gr****es include marram gr****, bent gr****, and beachgr****. These gr****es are found almost exclusively...
- and surrounding ecosystem are important biodiversity zones, including beach gr****es and shrubland that help maintain the form of the land. The Outer Banks...
- men worked on the beach planting the gr**** by hand. Several houses on High Hill Beach were moved by barge eastward to West Gilgo Beach to make room for...
- quartz content) it emits when walked upon. Some beaches have sand dunes covered in green beach gr**** and sand cherries, and the water is usually clear...
- hazards at various angles, including a marsh, Hook Pond, sand dunes, beach gr****, reeds, well-placed bunkers, out of bounds and the ever-present wind...
- including sea oats, bunch gr****, and beach gr****. Among other plants growing in primary dunes are Florida rosemary, railroad vine and beach morning glories. "Secondary"...
- Cruise ships can easily be seen from the village. Mahahual has soft sand beaches, gr**** thatched palapas, and a coral reef a short distance off-s**** called...
- patches of sea oats, beach gr****, and other gr****es and herbs. Beach mice are an important part of the coastal dune ecosystem. Thriving beach mouse po****tions...
- Canada on the ocean or bay beaches and on the Great Lakes s****s. It builds its nests higher on the s**** near beach gr**** and other objects. It is very...
- Ammophila breviligulata (American beachgr**** or American marram gr****) is a species of gr**** native to eastern North America, where it grows on sand dunes...