wave erosion
Geomorphological term for erosion of coastlines, cliffs, or shore platforms by wave action.
The coastal landform was formed by wave erosion.
wave-cut platform; abrasion platform; coastal bench
wave-cut platform; abrasion platform; coastal bench
Standard kanji spelling for wave erosion.
Alternate kanji spelling using 蝕 (erode); less common than 波食.
Compound of 波 (wave) and 食 (eat, erode). The alternate form 波蝕 uses 蝕 (erode, eclipse).