Overwash
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Definition of Overwash:
Erosion of the crest of a dike, barrier or berm by overflowing water.
This is the common definition for Overwash, other definitions can be discussed in the article
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The term overwash is also used for the resulting sediment deposit at the leeside of the barrier.
