the zone of the shore or beach above the high-water line, acted upon only by severe storms or exceptionally high tides.
the area immediately adjacent to a sea cliff.
berm (def 3).
The area of a shore that lies between the average high tide mark and the vegetation. The backshore is affected by waves only during severe storms. Compare foreshore.
- Back side
the rear or back part or view of an object, person, scene, etc.; that part which is opposite the front. rump; buttocks. Contemporary Examples We could hear chanting so we walked toward it, looping to the back side of the square near Dana Mall. Inside the Bahrain Revolt Karen Leigh February 18, 2011 Historical Examples […]
the rear or back part or view of an object, person, scene, etc.; that part which is opposite the front. rump; buttocks. Contemporary Examples Vanity Wonder, 30, has had hundreds of butt and hip injections to achieve a more Kim Kardashian–like backside. Illegal Butt Injections Are on the Rise and Women Are at Risk Lizzie […]
a sight on a previously occupied instrument station. (in leveling) the reading on a rod that is held on a point of known elevation, used in computing the elevation of the instrument. Historical Examples “Come quick,” he shouted, adjusting the backsight of a rifle. The Wings of the Morning Louis Tracy The tiny figures seen […]
to subject to backslapping. to engage in backslapping. a hearty slap on the back given as a token of affability or congratulation: The bridegroom received many a warm handshake and backslap.