The document provides definitions and descriptions for various terms related to the beach and ocean, including animals, objects, and activities. It covers nouns like 'barnacle,' 'beach towel,' and 'seashell,' as well as verbs such as 'swim' and 'surf.' This resource is aimed at teaching English as a second language with a focus on seaside vocabulary.

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2. Barnacle
A small sea creature that
has a shell and usually
sticks tightly to rocks and
the bottom of boats.
(noun)

3. Bay
A part of the sea that is
partly surrounded by a
curved piece of land.
(noun)

4. Beach
An area of sand at the
edge of the sea.
(noun)

5. Beach ball
A large, brightly colored
plastic ball filled with air
that people use for playing
games on the beach.
(noun)

6. Beach buggy
A small car with big
wheels and open sides
that you can drive across
sand.
(noun)

7. Beach towel
A large towel that is used
for lying in the sun.
(noun)

8. Bikini
A two-piece item of
clothing that women use
for swimming.
(noun)

9. Boardwalk
A path made of wooden
boards that is built along a
beach.
(noun)

10. Boat
A small ship that people
use to travel on the sea.
(noun)

11. Cape
A large piece of high land
that sticks out into the
sea.
(noun)

12. Clam
A small sea creature that
has a shell in two parts
and can be eaten.
(noun)

13. Coast
The land beside the sea.
(noun)

14. Conch
A snail-like sea creature
that lives in a large spiral
shell.
(noun)

15. Cool box
A container to keep food
and drinks cool.
(noun)

16. Coral
A substance like rock
formed in the sea by
groups of very small sea
creatures.
(noun)

17. Cove
A part of the coast that
curves and partly
surrounds the sea.
(noun)

18. Crab
A sea creature with a
round flat body covered by
a hard shell and five pairs
of legs that people can eat
as seafood.
(noun)

19. Current
The continuous movement of water in the sea.
(noun)

20. Deckchair
A folding chair with a low
seat made of a long strip
of cloth that people
usually use on the beach.
(noun)

21. Dive
To jump into water or
move down under the
water with your head and
arms going in first.
(verb)

22. Dock
An area of water that can
accommodate a ship.
(noun)

23. Dune
A hill of sand near a beach.
(noun)

24. Ebb tide
The regular movement of the sea away from the coast.
(noun)

25. Fin
A thin part that sticks out
of the body of a fish.
(noun)

26. Fish
An animal that lives in
water and uses fins and a
tail to swim.
(noun)

27. Fish
To try to catch fish.
(verb)

28. Fishing
The sport or business of
catching fish.
(noun)

29. Hat
A covering for the head,
usually has a flat edge that
sticks out to protect your
face from the sun.
(noun)

30. Hermit crab
A kind of crab that uses
the empty shells of other
sea creatures.
(noun)

31. High tide
The time when the sea at
its highest level.
(noun)

32. Inner tube
A rubber tube filled with
air that is used to help you
float on water.
(noun)

33. Island
A piece of land that is
surrounded by water.
(noun)

34. Jellyfish
A sea creature with a soft,
almost transparent body.
(noun)

35. Jet-ski
A craft for riding on water
that is ridden like a
motorbike.
(noun)

36. Kayak
A type of light boat that is
moved using a paddle.
(noun)

37. Kelp
A large, brown plant that
grows in the sea.
(noun)

38. Lagoon
An area of sea water that
is separated from the sea
by a line of rocks and
sand.
(noun)

39. Lifeguard
A person on a beach
whose job is to keep
swimmers save.
(noun)

40. Life jacket
A jacket without sleeve
that is filled with air and
designed to help you float
in water.
(noun)

41. Life preserver
A ring filled with air that
can float and is used to
rescue a person who has
fallen into water.
(noun)

42. Limpet
A small sea animal with a
cone-shaped shell that
lives on rocks.
(noun)

43. Low tide
The time when sea water is at its lowest level.
(noun)

44. Mangrove
A tropical tree that has aerial roots and grows near
water.
(noun)

45. Mussel
A small sea animal that
can be eaten and lives
inside a two-part shell that
can be open up.
(noun)

46. Neap tide
The time when there is only a small difference between
the level of the water at high tide and at low tide.
(noun)

47. Ocean
A very large area of water.
(noun)

48. Palm tree
A tropical tree that has a
tall trunk and a mass of
long pointed leaves at the
top.
(noun)

49. Pelican
A large bird with a bag of
skin under its beak that
catches fish and lives near
water.
(noun)

50. Pier
A low structure that is
built at the edge of water
where boats stop next to it
and people walk along it.
(noun)

51. Reef
A line of sharp rocks or a raised area of sand near the
surface of the sea.
(noun)

52. Relax
To rest and do something
enjoyable after working.
(verb)

53. Rest
To stop working or doing
an activity for a period of
time.
(verb)

54. Rock pool
A small amount of water
that is found between the
rocks by the sea.
(noun)

55. Sailing boat
A small boat with a sheet
of material used to catch
the wind.
(noun)

56. Sand
A substance that consists
of very small pieces of
rocks and is found at a
beach.
(noun)

57. Sandbar
A long mass of sand that is formed by the movement of
the water at the point where a river meets the sea.
(noun)

58. Sandcastle
A pile of sand on a beach
that looks like a castle,
usually made by children.
(noun)

59. Scuba
The activity of swimming
underwater using special
breathing equipment.
(noun)

60. Sea
A large area of salty water
that is smaller than an
ocean.
(noun)

61. Seagull
A large grey or white bird
that lives near the sea.
(noun)

62. Seashell
The empty shell of a small
sea creature that is often
found on the beach.
(noun)

63. Seashore
The land at the edge of
the sea.
(noun)

64. Shark
A large and dangerous sea
fish that has several rows
of sharp teeth.
(noun)

65. Shell
The hard protective
covering of an animal.
(noun)

66. Ship
A large boat that people
use to travel on the sea or
to transport goods across
the sea.
(noun)

67. Snorkel
A tube that allows you to
breathe while swimming
under water.
(noun)

68. Starfish
A flat sea animal that has
the shape of a star.
(noun)

69. Sun
The object in the sky that
gives the earth light and
heat.
(noun)

70. Sunbathe
To sit or lie in the sun’s
light usually on a beach, in
order to make your skin
darker.
(verb)

71. Sunburn
A skin condition that is red and painful that is caused by
too much time in the sun.
(noun)

72. Sunglasses
Dark glasses that you wear
to protect your eyes from
bright sunlight.
(noun)

73. Sunscreen
A lotion or oil that you put
on your skin to protect it
from being damaged by
the sun.
(noun)

74. Suntan
Nice brown skin that
people with pale skin gets
after spending time in the
sun.
(noun)

75. Surf
To ride on waves while
standing or lying on a
special board.
(verb)

76. Surfboard
A long narrow board that
is designed to ride on
waves.
(noun)

77. Swim
To move through water by
moving your arms and
legs.
(verb)

78. Swimming cap
A soft rubber of plastic cap
that you use to keep your
hair dry while swimming.
(noun)

79. Swimsuit
A piece of clothing that
people wear for
swimming.
(noun)

80. Tan
The brown color that you
get after spending time in
the sun.
(noun)

81. Tide
The rise and fall of the sea level.
(noun)

82. Undertow
The water current that pulls away from the land when a
wave comes onto the shore.
(noun)

83. Underwater
To be below the surface of
an area of water.
(adjective)

84. Water
An area that is not covered
by land such as the sea,
lake, river, etc.
(noun)

85. Wave
A line of raised water that
moves across the surface
of the sea.
(noun)

86. Wet
To be covered in water.
(adjective)

87. Wharf
A flat structure that is built
beside the sea so that
boats can stop next to it.
(noun)

88. Yacht
A boat with a sail that is
used for sport or travelling
for pleasure.
(noun)

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