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longshore drift

longshore drift
the movement of sediment along a coastline driven by waves approaching at an angle
Longshore drift gradually reshapes beaches and can block harbour entrances with accumulated sand.
From Lesson 2:Earth & Environmental Sciences·TOEFL Academic Vocabulary

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Longshore drift gradually reshapes beaches and can block harbour entrances with accumulated sand.

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