HyperDic: barrier_island

English > 1 sense of the expression barrier island:
NOUNobjectbarrier islanda long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore
English > barrier island: 1 sense > noun 1, object
MeaningA long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore.
InstancesHatteras IslandA barrier island running parallel to the North Carolina shore
BroaderislandA land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

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