Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sandbank
Noun
/ˈsænd.bæŋk/
Definition
A sandbank is a raised area of sand, typically found in rivers, seas, or other bodies of water, that is partially or fully submerged at high tide but exposed at low tide.
Examples
- During low tide, we walked across the sandbank that appeared near the shore.
- The fishermen maneuvered their boats carefully around the sandbanks to avoid running aground.
- Sandbanks can often be home to various marine life, especially crustaceans.
Meaning
This term often refers to a natural formation made of sand and is associated with shallow water areas where currents may deposit sand, creating a bank.
Synonyms
- Sandbar
- Shallow
- Bank
