beaching 1 of 2

noun

Definition of beachingnext
as in stranding

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beaching

2 of 2

verb

present participle of beach
1
as in grounding

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2
as in wrecking

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  1. grounding
  2. wrecking
  3. shipwreck
Verb
  • Capricorn’s grounding energy supports turning your reflections into practical insights.
    — Dossé-Via Trenou, refinery29.com, 5 Jan. 2025
  • For grounding and emotional stability Smoky quartz is a grounding powerhouse that perfectly complements Capricorn’s earthy nature, offering equal amounts of protection and emotional stability.
    — Valerie Mesa, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of grounding
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  • This prequel flashes back to a previous Christmas in Los Angeles, when their unintentional destruction of a Santa Claus parade balloon put the city on edge, wrecking the gang's plans for a massive Yuletide bank robbery.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • The vocalist’s sole concerns related to the natural environment, the animal kingdom and humankind’s responsibility for wrecking our only home.
    — Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of wrecking
Noun
  • Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this grouping of about 40 homes on stilts was built in the mid-1800s using wood that washed up on shore from shipwrecks.
    — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Alex already has survived a big game attack and a shipwreck.
    — Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 9 Mar. 2025
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