Word Finder - beachy

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Pertaining to the material making up the edge of a seashore, as with pebbles, gravel, and sand.

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Pertaining to a beach or something beach-like.

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2004 Exporters, here's a "beachy" place to get your feet wet. It's close by, and one of the main tourist destinations in the Caribbean. — USDA site

France and Great Britain jointly acquired the cables between Calais and Dover, Boulogne and Folkestone, Dieppe and Beachy Head, Havre and Beachy Head, Piron, near Coutances, and Vieux Châteaux (St Heliers, Jersey).

He was a strong advocate of the groupflashing system as a means of differentiating lights, and invented an arrangement for carrying it into effect optically, his plan being first adopted for the catoptric light of the Royal Sovereign lightship, in the English Channel off Beachy Head.

On the 1st of July 1690 the allies were badly beaten at sea off Beachy Head, but on the same day William himself won a decisive victory over James's army at the Boyne in Ireland.

He became rear-admiral in 1690, and fought at the battle of Beachy Head.

A full account of the battle of' Beachy Head, written with ample quotation of documents, and for the purpose of vindicating Herbert, will be found in Admiral Colomb's Naval Warfare (London, 1 899).

Thus in succession there are the famous white cliffs about Dover, terminating the North Downs, the low coast of Romney Marsh, projecting seaward in Dungeness, the cliffs above Hastings, terminating an offshoot of the Forest Ridges, the low shore between Hastings and Eastbourne, to which succeeds the lofty Beachy Head, terminating the South Downs.

Flamborough Head, the South Foreland, Beachy Head and the Needles are examples of the fine scenery into which chalk weathers where it fronts the sea, and these white cliffs gave to the island its early name of Albion.

The cut edges of the escarpment forming the Hog's Back and North Downs on the north, and the South Downs on the south, meet the sea in the fine promontories of the South Foreland and Beachy Head.

It is unique, however, among the great promontories of the south coast of England, the accretion of gravel banks falling into deep water contrasting with the cliff-bound headlands of the North Foreland, Beachy Head and the Lizard, and with the low eroded Selsey Bill, off which the sea is shallow.

The other major development in the area was the massive rockfall at Beachy Head in Winter 1998/9.

France and Great Britain jointly acquired the cables between Calais and Dover, Boulogne and Folkestone, Dieppe and Beachy Head, Havre and Beachy Head, Piron, near Coutances, and Vieux Châteaux (St Heliers, Jersey).

White is also a great, crisp backdrop for beachy accessories.

If it would work well in a Victorian home, it won't work in a beachy space.

For this beachy style, you'll need a light-to-medium blue or turquoise shade (choose a color that works well with your eyes) a medium taupe or sand-colored shadow, and a white or champagne eye shadow.

In addition to requisite tropical colors like blue, green, yellow and beige, other beachy elements include prints like seashells, boats, fish, and mermaids.

It's the exclusive beachy resort area of Long Island, New York, which offers more privacy and a slower pace than the middle of New York City.

The very epitome of laid-back, summery style, a big and tall Hawaiian shirt is a great choice for the man who wants to channel a comfy, beachy vibe no matter where he might be.

Bikinis are fun, sexy, comfortable and more practical for a full day in the sun - much easier when you have to go to the bathroom and great when you want to add a sarong but still want to look beachy.

For instance, if you plan to hang out at the beach more than anywhere else, pack more beachy clothes like shorts, swimsuits, sundresses and sandals.

Perfect for recreating that beachy look (even if you're nowhere near the water), this spray lightly conditions the hair while creating texture and volume.

Very popular right now are "beachy" sexy waves.

Long hair shags are the epitome of beachy, carefree femininity.

While some women opt for fancy updos, you can easily clip a flower behind your ear and let your hair loose and wavy for a relaxed beachy look.

A texturizing spray can be used liberally to help mimic the effects of saltwater tresses to ensure your locks stay sexy and beachy, even without the surfboards.

Brazil has incredible raw materials which are really beachy.

Raisins swimwear describes its line as one that embodies Southern California's laid back and fun style that combines the states' unique and "beachy" look with current junior fashion trends.

If you're still not sure which cover up to purchase, remember that you can always throw on a hoodie and a pair of linen shorts for a cute, beachy look.

Did Coco Chanel have Chanel flip flops in mind when she created her iconic women's sportswear collection, or do the casual, beachy shoes designed by her fashion house have her rolling over in her strands of pearls?

The jelly style lends it a fresh, beachy vibe, but it would look just as cute with a summer dress as with a bikini top and shorts.

For an authentic beachy tattoo idea, consider wearing a garland of plumerias at your ankle or cascading over an exposed shoulder blade.

The restaurant's beachy atmosphere is amplified by the aroma of freshly made seafood emanating from the kitchen.