Definition & Meaning of "shoal"in English

Shoal

a large number of fish swimming together

Examples

As the fishermen approached, they noticed a massive shoal of shimmering sardines swirling beneath the surface of the water.

an area of shallow water

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shallow

Examples

The fishing boat became stuck on a shoal near the coast.

a submerged or partially exposed accumulation of sand or sediment, typically visible at low tide

Examples

The beach revealed a shoal as the tide receded.

to shoal

to naturally or gradually grow shallower

shallow

Examples

The river began to shoal as it approached the delta.

to cause a body of water to become shallow

shallow

Examples

The engineers worked to shoal the canal, allowing easier access for smaller boats.

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