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beach; shoal; rapids
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesnoun
beach; bank; mudflat; shoal
Refers to the flat land beside a body of water composed of sand, mud, or pebbles, exposed at low tide.
We played on the beach all day.
After the tide receded, many rocks were exposed on the riverbank.
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The sand on this beach is very fine, making it perfect for a walk.
Birds search for food on the mudflats.
There are many beautiful salt flats in Xinjiang.
noun
rapids; riffle
Specifically refers to a stretch of fast-flowing water in a river, often obstructed by rocks.
Boats must be very careful when passing through the rapids.
This section of the river has many rapids and is difficult to navigate.
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The most exciting part of rafting is rushing through the rapids.
There are some famous rapids in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.
When encountering rapids, the boatmen must work together to control the direction.