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beach·comb·er

(bēch′kō′mər)
n.
1. One who scavenges along beaches or in wharf areas.
2. A seaside vacationer.
beach′comb′ (bēch′kōm′) v.
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beachcomb

(ˈbiːtʃˌkəʊm)
vb (intr)
to search for and collect objects such as seashells and driftwood along the seashore
ˈbeachˌcombing n
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This volume details popular and little-known areas in British Columbia's Desolation Sound and the Discovery Islands of interest to sailors, power-boaters, or kayakers, including anchorages, picnic stops, marine parks, marinas, and public wharfs, as well as places to hike, beachcomb, dig clams, or swim.
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Along the beach, other travelers find fossils, hike, beachcomb, take pictures, fish and hunt for ducks.
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