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Shoal
01
banco
a large number of fish swimming together
Example
The predator silently stalked the edge of the shoal, waiting for the opportune moment to strike and snatch its meal.
Dolphins are often seen herding shoals of fish, working together to corral their prey for an easy catch.
As the fishermen approached, they noticed a massive shoal of shimmering sardines swirling beneath the surface of the water.
Example
The map marked the shoal as a hazard for deep-draft ships.
A flock of birds rested on the shoal exposed by the low tide.
The fishing boat became stuck on a shoal near the coast.
03
banco, banco de arena
a sandbank in a stretch of water that is visible at low tide
to shoal
Example
During the drought, the lake shoaled, leaving boats stranded near the shore.
The creek shoaled after years of sediment accumulation.
Over time, the bay shoaled due to reduced water flow from upstream.
Example
The construction of the dam shoaled the downstream river, reducing its depth significantly.
The shifting sands shoaled the harbor entrance, restricting larger ships from entering.
Ejemplo
The predator silently stalked the edge of the shoal, waiting for the opportune moment to strike and snatch its meal.
Dolphins are often seen herding shoals of fish, working together to corral their prey for an easy catch.
As the fishermen approached, they noticed a massive shoal of shimmering sardines swirling beneath the surface of the water.
The underwater camera captured breathtaking footage of colorful coral reefs teeming with vibrant shoals of tropical fish.
Seabirds dove into the water, eager to feast on the abundant shoal of anchovies migrating along the coast.
