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beachcomb en · NOUN

Etymology

Probably a back-formation from beachcomber.

Meanings

1. An instance of beachcombing.
   • It's better to amble around, drop the "pick" for a lunchtime swim or beachcomb, then find a nice anchorage for the night. 2021 December 14, The Road Ahead, Brisbane, page 41, column 2:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
beachcombs	Number=Plur		lexicographic

beachcomb en · VERB

Etymology

Probably a back-formation from beachcomber.

Meanings

1. To go beachcombing.

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
beachcombed	Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
beachcombed	Tense=Past		lexicographic
beachcombing	Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part		lexicographic
beachcombs	Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres		lexicographic