backshore
[ bak-shawr, -shohr ]
/ ˈbækˌʃɔr, -ˌʃoʊr /
noun Geology.
the zone of the shore or beach above the high-water line, acted upon only by severe storms or exceptionally high tides.
the area immediately adjacent to a sea cliff.
Words nearby backshore
backscratcher,
backseat,
backseat driver,
backset,
backsheesh,
backshore,
backside,
backside-front,
backside-to,
backsight,
backslap
Scientific definitions for backshore
backshore
[ băk′shôr′ ]
The area of a shore that lies between the average high tide mark and the vegetation. The backshore is affected by waves only during severe storms. Compare foreshore.