1. the act of running or pulling a boat or ship onto a beach
Usage: nautical
2. the act of a whale or other marine animal becoming stranded on shore

1. present participle of beach: running or pulling a boat onto a beach
2. present participle of beach: becoming stranded on shore (of marine animals)

Examples

• The beaching of the small sailboat was necessary due to the approaching storm.
• Volunteers worked to prevent the beaching of the injured whale.
• The fishermen are beaching their boats for the winter season.
• Scientists studied the mass beaching of dolphins along the coast.
• The captain ordered the beaching of the damaged vessel.
• Rescue teams responded quickly to reports of whales beaching themselves.
• The beaching process requires careful timing with the tides.