beach vs low water

beach

noun
  • The shore of a body of water, especially when sandy or pebbly. 

  • A horizontal strip of land, usually sandy, adjoining water. 

  • Synonym of gravel trap 

  • The loose pebbles of the seashore, especially worn by waves; shingle. 

  • A dry, dusty pitch or situation, as though playing on sand. 

verb
  • To run aground on a beach. 

  • To run (something) aground on a beach. 

  • To run into an obstacle or rough or soft ground, so that the floor of the vehicle rests on the ground and the wheels cannot gain traction. 

low water

noun
  • The location of low tide in a coastal area. 

  • The temporary situation of having little money. 

  • The lowest stage of a river. 

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