at the seaside Flashcards

1
Q

a public place for walking, usually a wide path beside the sea

A

promenade

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2
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a folding chair with a seat made from a long strip of material on a wooden or metal frame, used for example on a beach

A

deckchair

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3
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is a small, usually wooden and often brightly coloured, box above the high tide mark on popular bathing beaches.

A

beach hut

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4
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a large strong wall built to stop the sea from flowing onto the land

A

sea wall

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5
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an area of water on the coast, protected from the open sea by strong walls, where ships can shelter

A

harbour

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6
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a small hill of sand formed by the wind, near the sea or in a desert

A

sand dunes

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7
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a person who is employed at a beach or a swimming pool to rescue people who are in danger in the water

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lifeguard

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8
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a high area of rock with a very steep side, often at the edge of the sea or ocean

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cliffs

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9
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a pile of sand made to look like a castle, usually by a child on a beach

A

sandcastle

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10
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a tower or other building that contains a strong light to warn and guide ships near the coast

A

lighthouse

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11
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a long structure built in the sea and joined to the land at one end, often with places of entertainment on it

A

pier

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12
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a raised line of water that moves across the surface of the sea, ocean, etc.

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wave

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