Shallows

noun

Word Frequency: 0.5

Definitions

1.nounA shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

"The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."

2.nounA fish, the rudd.

3.nounA costermonger's barrow.

4.verbTo make or become less deep.

5.nounAn area in a large body of water with many shallow areas.

"You'll have to navigate carefully through these shallows."

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