English

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Etymology

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Probably a back-formation from beachcomber.

Verb

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beachcomb (third-person singular simple present beachcombs, present participle beachcombing, simple past and past participle beachcombed)

  1. To go beachcombing.

Noun

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beachcomb (plural beachcombs)

  1. An instance of beachcombing.
    • 2021 December, The Road Ahead, Brisbane, page 41, column 2:
      It's better to amble around, drop the "pick" for a lunchtime swim or beachcomb, then find a nice anchorage for the night.