beachcomb

English

Etymology

Probably a back-formation from beachcomber.

Verb

beachcomb (third-person singular simple present beachcombs, present participle beachcombing, simple past and past participle beachcombed)

1. To go beachcombing.

Noun

beachcomb (plural beachcombs)

1. An instance of beachcombing.
   • 2021 December, The Road Ahead, Brisbane, page 41, column 2:

     It's better to amble around, drop the "pick" for a lunchtime swim or beachcomb, then find a nice anchorage for the night.