Definitions for "Overwash"
The effect of waves overtopping a beach, often carrying sediment landwards
(1) The part of the UPRUSH that runs over the crest of a BERM or structure and does not flow directly back to the OCEAN or lake. (2) The effect of WAVES OVERTOPPING COASTAL DEFENSE, often carrying SEDIMENT landwards which is then lost to the BEACH system. | Glossary home X Y Z
transport of sediment landward of the active beach by coastal flooding during a tsunami, hurricane, or other event with extreme waves.
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overflow
To overflow.