shorepound

English

noun
Definitions
  • (surfing) A dangerous condition, due to high tide or larger surf, where the waves break in one single "wall" onto the beach, often in shallow water.

Etymology

Compound from English shore (prop, coast) + English pound (pen, animal pound, verb, enclosure, measure of weight).

Origin

English

pound

Gloss

pen, animal pound, verb, enclosure, measure of weight

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