beach ridge

American  

noun

1. a long, low ridge, usually one of a series, composed of sand or gravel transported by the waves and currents of a storm surge.

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Example Sentences

It was found in August at a home site dug into a beach ridge.

From Washington Post • Nov. 15, 2011

At that moment the Indian who had inspected the cabin was just disappearing over the beach ridge.

From Harper's Round Table, July 9, 1895 by Various

While the occupants of the cabin were thus engaged the heads of several Indians were suddenly but cautiously lifted above the beach ridge.

From Harper's Round Table, July 9, 1895 by Various

With this he dashed out of the door, and ran toward the beach ridge behind which the cabin stood.

From Harper's Round Table, July 2, 1895 by Various