swash zone

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Definition of swash zone in English English dictionary

n the area of a beach onto which water rushes up following the breaking of a wave

The zone of WAVE action on the BEACH, which moves as WATER LEVELS vary, extending from the limit of run-down to the limit of RUN-UP See Figure 6

The zone of wave action on the beach, which moves as water levels vary, extending from the limit of run-down to the limit of run-up