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sandbank

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sand·bank  (sndbngk)
n.
A ridge of sand forming a mound, shoal, or hillside.
sandbank [ˈsændˌbæŋk]
n
(Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) a submerged bank of sand in a sea or river, that may be exposed at low tide
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.sandbank - a submerged bank of sand near a shore or in a river; can be exposed at low tide
bank - a long ridge or pile; "a huge bank of earth"
shoal - a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
Translations
sandbank [ˈsændbæŋk] N → banco m de arena
sandbank [ˈsændbæŋk] n → banc m de sable
sandbank [ˈsændˌbæŋk] n → banco di sabbia
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