The waves washed over the castle, destroying it.

Meaning: This sentence describes the destructive power of waves as they wash over and destroy a sandcastle.

Choice of Words: Waves are large bodies of water that move across the ocean or a lake. Washed means to clean or cover something with water. Over means on top of or above something. Castle is a large building, often with towers and walls, that were used by kings and queens in the past. Destroying means to cause something to be ruined or no longer usable.

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• Waves washed away castle.
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• Waves washed away footprints in sand.
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