beachcomber

English

noun
Definitions
  • (nautical) A seaman who is not prepared to work but hangs around port areas living off the charity of others.
  • Any loafer around a waterfront.
  • A person who collects marine salvage at the coast.
  • A long rolling wave of the sea.

Etymology

Affix from English beach (sandy shore) + English comber.

Origin

English

comber

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