The action of pulling a boat or ship onto a beach, or when sea mammals like whales wash ashore; can also mean spending time at the beach.
English gerund formed from 'beach' (sandy shore, or to run a boat onto shore) + '-ing' (continuous form), with both nautical and leisure meanings.
When whales beach themselves, scientists still don't fully understand why—theories range from sonar confusion to illness, and studying these tragic events has taught us about ocean health and marine suffering.
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