Definition

Proper noun: A barrier island located off the coast of North Carolina, USA. It is a long, thin landform that runs parallel to the mainland coastline, separated from it by bodies of water such as sounds or lagoons.

Usage

"Hatteras Island" is used as a specific geographic name to refer to this particular island. It is often discussed in contexts of geography, history, tourism, and maritime navigation. * Hatteras Island is part of the Outer Banks. * The Cape Hatteras Lighthouse is located on Hatteras Island. * Ferries connect Hatteras Island to other parts of the Outer Banks.

Advanced Usage

• The island is historically significant for its treacherous waters off Cape Hatteras, known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic."
• It is a popular destination for fishing, windsurfing, and beach tourism.
• The term can be used metonymically to refer to the communities and culture of the island.
  • The spirit of Hatteras Island is resilient in the face of storms.

Variants and Related Words

• Outer Banks: The chain of barrier islands to which Hatteras Island belongs.
• Barrier island: The type of landform that Hatteras Island exemplifies.
• Cape Hatteras: The cape at the southern end of Hatteras Island, a prominent nautical landmark.

Synonyms

• There are no direct synonyms for this proper noun. Paraphrases include "the island of Hatteras" or "the Hatteras barrier island."

Related Phrases

• Off the coast of Hatteras Island: A phrase describing a maritime location.
  • The shipwreck lies off the coast of Hatteras Island.
• The shores of Hatteras Island: Refers to the island's coastline.
  • Erosion affects the shores of Hatteras Island.

Related Idioms

• While not an idiom itself, "Hatteras Island" is central to regional expressions about weather and the sea, such as references to the infamous "Hatteras storms."

Noun

1. a barrier island running parallel to the North Carolina shore