Cuspate foreland: an accretionary feature consisting of a triangular accumulation of sand projecting seawards from the shoreline.

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Tombolo: accretionary deposit of sand or gravel joining a small islet or rock to a larger island or landmass.

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Ebb-tide delta: an accretionary deposit of sand found on the seaward side of an inlet and usually formed by tidal currents.

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Flood-tide delta: accretionary deposit of sand found on the bay or river side of an inlet and usually formed by tidal currents.

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Sand bar: accretionary deposit of sand formed across a river mouth or bay by wave action and joined to the shore at both ends.

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Spit: accretionary deposit of sand or stones located where a shoreline changes direction, formed by wave action and joined to the shore at one end only.

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The best way to conserve beaches is to allow them the space to move - in a seaward direction during accretionary phases and in a landwards direction during erosionary phases.

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