sand dune

Thân thiện

A camel walks slowly over a large sand dune in the desert.

Definition

Noun: A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, typically found in desert environments or along coastlines and lakeshores.

Usage

The term "sand dune" refers to the specific landform itself. It is a countable noun. * The Sahara Desert is famous for its vast, rolling sand dunes. * We climbed to the top of the sand dune to watch the sunset over the ocean. * The constant wind reshapes the sand dunes along the beach.

Advanced Usage

• Dune system/field: A large area covered by many sand dunes.
  • The Namib Desert contains some of the world's oldest and most extensive dune systems.
• Dune migration/movement: The process by which dunes slowly move over time due to wind.
  • Scientists study dune migration to protect coastal roads and buildings.

Variants and Related Words

• Dune (noun): A shorter, common synonym for "sand dune."
  • The children ran down the grassy dune.
• Dune buggy (noun): A small, lightweight motor vehicle with large tires, designed for use on sand dunes.
• Dunefield (noun): Another term for a dune system.

Synonyms

• Dune
• Sandhill

Related Phrases

• To be dune-stabilized: Refers to an area where vegetation or other methods are used to prevent dunes from shifting.
  • The dune-stabilized area is now safe for the nesting birds.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

Từ đồng nghĩa

• dune