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sandbar

/sændbɑː/ noun · British & US
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What does sandbar mean?

noun

A ridge or bar of sand, often formed by the movement of water, that extends out from the shore into a body of water, such as a river or ocean. A sandbar can also refer to a narrow strip of land or a shallow area of water that is covered with sand.

Example

"The boat ran aground on the sandbar at the mouth of the river."

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