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noun
The flow of water and sediment over the crest of a beach that does not directly return to the water body.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To wash too much or too often.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To wash or flood over.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: transitive
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verb
To become flooded.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive
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History
From over- + wash.
