Shoreface

Translation of "shoreface" into Russian

shoreface

Noun

/ˈʃɔːfeɪs/

/ˈʃɔrfeɪs/

shoreface

shorefaces pl

береговая зона

The shoreface is an important area for marine life.

Береговая зона является важной областью для морской жизни.

Definitions

shoreface

Noun

/ˈʃɔːfeɪs/

/ˈʃɔrfeɪs/

The sloping submarine part of a beach that stretches seaward from the low-water shoreline to the depth at which wave-induced motion of sediment on the seabed becomes negligible.

Storms frequently erode sand from the shoreface and transport it offshore.

shoreface

Adjective

/ˈʃɔːfeɪs/

/ˈʃɔrfeɪs/

Relating to or characteristic of the shoreface part of a coastal environment.

The core contains well-sorted shoreface sandstones.

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