sand bar

1. (Geological Science) a ridge of sand in a river or sea, built up by the action of tides, currents, etc, and often exposed at low tide

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sand′ bar`

a bar of sand formed in a river or sea by the action of tides or currents.

[1760–70]

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Noun

sand bar - a bar of sand

sandbar

bar - a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore; "the boat ran aground on a submerged bar in the river"

sand - a loose material consisting of grains of rock or coral

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Strong, half-naked Indian paddlers were in charge of the canoes which were of sturdy construction and light draft, since the river, like most tropical streams, was of uncertain depths, choked here and there with sand bars or tropical growths.

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Waling-waling island's glorious sand bar welcomed us.

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But guests claim they were banned from the serenity pool and the next door sand bar for Billie's hen party.

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A three-minute walk from there brought us to a stunning beach that faces the tip of a giant sand bar.

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A three-minute walk from there brought us to a stunning beach that faces the tip of a giant sand bar. You can wade out to it at low tide but head back as soon as the tide turns - or it's a very long walk round.

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