The difference between Backshore and Foreshore

When used as nouns, backshore means an upper shore zone above high-tide, whereas foreshore means the part of a shore between high water and low water, especially the beach exposed at maximum ebb spring tides.


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  1. Backshore as a noun (geology):

    An upper shore zone above high-tide.

  1. Foreshore as a noun:

    The part of a shore between high water and low water, especially the beach exposed at maximum ebb spring tides.

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