bech (aigialos): The part of the shore washed by the tide on which the waves dash (Mt 13:2,48; Jn 21:4; Acts 21:5; 27:39,40).
Bibliography Information Orr, James, M.A., D.D. General Editor. "Definition for 'BEACH'". "International Standard Bible Encyclopedia". bible-history.com - ISBE; 1915.