wash someone/something up/ashore/overboard

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Definition

  1. To be carried by the force of water, either towards or away from a particular location.

    • The strong waves washed the small boat up onto the beach.

    • After the storm, a lot of seaweed and shells were washed ashore.

    • Several sailors were washed overboard from the deck during the violent storm.