esl at the beach flashcards

At the Beach

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Barnacle

A small sea creature that has a shell and usually sticks tightly to rocks and the bottom of boats.

(noun)

Bay

A part of the sea that is partly surrounded by a curved piece of land.

(noun)

Beach

An area of sand at the edge of the sea.

(noun)

Beach ball

A large, brightly colored plastic ball filled with air that people use for playing games on the beach.

(noun)

Beach buggy

A small car with big wheels and open sides that you can drive across sand.

(noun)

Beach towel

A large towel that is used for lying in the sun.

(noun)

Bikini

A two-piece item of clothing that women use for swimming.

(noun)

Boardwalk

A path made of wooden boards that is built along a beach.

(noun)

Boat

A small ship that people use to travel on the sea.

(noun)

Cape

A large piece of high land that sticks out into the sea.

(noun)

Clam

A small sea creature that has a shell in two parts and can be eaten.

(noun)

Coast

The land beside the sea.

(noun)

Conch

A snail-like sea creature that lives in a large spiral shell.

(noun)

Cool box

A container to keep food and drinks cool.

(noun)

Coral

A substance like rock formed in the sea by groups of very small sea creatures.

(noun)

Cove

A part of the coast that curves and partly surrounds the sea.

(noun)

Crab

A sea creature with a round flat body covered by a hard shell and five pairs of legs that people can eat as seafood.

(noun)

Current

The continuous movement of water in the sea.

(noun)

Deckchair

A folding chair with a low seat made of a long strip of cloth that people usually use on the beach.

(noun)

Dive

To jump into water or move down under the water with your head and arms going in first.

(verb)

Dock

An area of water that can accommodate a ship.

(noun)

Dune

A hill of sand near a beach.

(noun)

Ebb tide

The regular movement of the sea away from the coast.

(noun)

Fin

A thin part that sticks out of the body of a fish.

(noun)

Fish

An animal that lives in water and uses fins and a tail to swim.

(noun)

Fish

To try to catch fish.

(verb)

Fishing

The sport or business of catching fish.

(noun)

Hat

A covering for the head, usually has a flat edge that sticks out to protect your face from the sun.

(noun)

Hermit crab

A kind of crab that uses the empty shells of other sea creatures.

(noun)

High tide

The time when the sea at its highest level.

(noun)

Inner tube

A rubber tube filled with air that is used to help you float on water.

(noun)

Island

A piece of land that is surrounded by water.

(noun)

Jellyfish

A sea creature with a soft, almost transparent body.

(noun)

Jet-ski

A craft for riding on water that is ridden like a motorbike.

(noun)

Kayak

A type of light boat that is moved using a paddle.

(noun)

Kelp

A large, brown plant that grows in the sea.

(noun)

Lagoon

An area of sea water that is separated from the sea by a line of rocks and sand.

(noun)

Lifeguard

A person on a beach whose job is to keep swimmers save.

(noun)

Life jacket

A jacket without sleeve that is filled with air and designed to help you float in water.

(noun)

Life preserver

A ring filled with air that can float and is used to rescue a person who has fallen into water.

(noun)

Limpet

A small sea animal with a cone-shaped shell that lives on rocks.

(noun)

Low tide

The time when sea water is at its lowest level.

(noun)

Mangrove

A tropical tree that has aerial roots and grows near water.

(noun)

Mussel

A small sea animal that can be eaten and lives inside a two-part shell that can be open up.

(noun)

Neap tide

The time when there is only a small difference between the level of the water at high tide and at low tide.

(noun)

Ocean

A very large area of water.

(noun)

Palm tree

A tropical tree that has a tall trunk and a mass of long pointed leaves at the top.

(noun)

Pelican

A large bird with a bag of skin under its beak that catches fish and lives near water.

(noun)

Pier

A low structure that is built at the edge of water where boats stop next to it and people walk along it.

(noun)

Reef

A line of sharp rocks or a raised area of sand near the surface of the sea.

(noun)

Relax

To rest and do something enjoyable after working.

(verb)

Rest

To stop working or doing an activity for a period of time.

(verb)

Rock pool

A small amount of water that is found between the rocks by the sea.

(noun)

Sailing boat

A small boat with a sheet of material used to catch the wind.

(noun)

Sand

A substance that consists of very small pieces of rocks and is found at a beach.

(noun)

Sandbar

A long mass of sand that is formed by the movement of the water at the point where a river meets the sea.

(noun)

Sandcastle

A pile of sand on a beach that looks like a castle, usually made by children.

(noun)

Scuba

The activity of swimming underwater using special breathing equipment.

(noun)

Sea

A large area of salty water that is smaller than an ocean.

(noun)

Seagull

A large grey or white bird that lives near the sea.

(noun)

Seashell

The empty shell of a small sea creature that is often found on the beach.

(noun)

Seashore

The land at the edge of the sea.

(noun)

Shark

A large and dangerous sea fish that has several rows of sharp teeth.

(noun)

Shell

The hard protective covering of an animal.

(noun)

Ship

A large boat that people use to travel on the sea or to transport goods across the sea.

(noun)

Snorkel

A tube that allows you to breathe while swimming under water.

(noun)

Starfish

A flat sea animal that has the shape of a star.

(noun)

Sun

The object in the sky that gives the earth light and heat.

(noun)

Sunbathe

To sit or lie in the sun’s light usually on a beach, in order to make your skin darker.

(verb)

Sunburn

A skin condition that is red and painful that is caused by too much time in the sun.

(noun)

Sunglasses

Dark glasses that you wear to protect your eyes from bright sunlight.

(noun)

Sunscreen

A lotion or oil that you put on your skin to protect it from being damaged by the sun.

(noun)

Suntan

Nice brown skin that people with pale skin gets after spending time in the sun.

(noun)

Surf

To ride on waves while standing or lying on a special board.

(verb)

Surfboard

A long narrow board that is designed to ride on waves.

(noun)

Swim

To move through water by moving your arms and legs.

(verb)

Swimming cap

A soft rubber of plastic cap that you use to keep your hair dry while swimming.

(noun)

Swimsuit

A piece of clothing that people wear for swimming.

(noun)

Tan

The brown color that you get after spending time in the sun.

(noun)

Tide

The rise and fall of the sea level.

(noun)

Undertow

The water current that pulls away from the land when a wave comes onto the shore.

(noun)

Underwater

To be below the surface of an area of water.

(adjective)

Water

An area that is not covered by land such as the sea, lake, river, etc.

(noun)

Wave

A line of raised water that moves across the surface of the sea.

(noun)

Wet

To be covered in water.

(adjective)

Wharf

A flat structure that is built beside the sea so that boats can stop next to it.

(noun)

Yacht

A boat with a sail that is used for sport or travelling for pleasure.

(noun)

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