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Shoal
01
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.
Dolphins are often seen herding shoals of fish, working together to corral their prey for an easy catch.
Examples
The fishing boat became stuck on a shoal near the coast.
A flock of birds rested on the shoal exposed by the low tide.
03
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.
Sailors marked the shoal on their charts to warn others.
to shoal
01
to naturally or gradually grow shallower
Examples
The river began to shoal as it approached the delta.
Erosion caused the ocean currents to shoal the coastline over time.
02
to cause a body of water to become shallow
Examples
The engineers worked to shoal the canal, allowing easier access for smaller boats.
The shifting sands shoaled the harbor entrance, restricting larger ships from entering.
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