overwash (Meaning)
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overwash (v. t.)
To overflow.
Synonyms & Antonyms of overwash
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overwash Sentence Examples
- The relentless waves overwashed the beach, eroding the sand and leaving behind a rugged shoreline.
- The high tide caused the seawall to overwash, sending water cascading into the streets.
- The hurricane's storm surge overwashed the coastal community, leaving homes and businesses devastated.
- The river's floodwaters overwashed the levee, inundating the surrounding area.
- The overwash fan formed an extensive deposit of sediment at the mouth of the river.
- The beach was overwashed by sand dunes, creating a new and windblown landscape.
- The overwash process gradually transformed the shape and size of the offshore sandbar.
- The overwash deposits contained fossils and artifacts that provided clues about the past environment.
- The engineers designed a protective barrier to prevent overwash during extreme weather events.
- The overwash plain was a fertile area suitable for agriculture and supported a diverse ecosystem.
FAQs About the word overwash
To overflow.
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No antonyms found.
The relentless waves overwashed the beach, eroding the sand and leaving behind a rugged shoreline.
The high tide caused the seawall to overwash, sending water cascading into the streets.
The hurricane's storm surge overwashed the coastal community, leaving homes and businesses devastated.
The river's floodwaters overwashed the levee, inundating the surrounding area.
