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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

shoal

/ʃoʊl/ noun · British & US
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What does shoal mean?

noun

A shoal is a shallow area of water, often near a reef or a sandbank, where the water is too shallow for a ship to pass safely. A shoal can also refer to a large number of fish swimming together.

Example

"The captain had to navigate the ship through the treacherous shoal to reach the open sea."

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