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shoal Definition and Meaning in English (shoal definition)

noun
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Shoal definition: A large number of fish swimming together as a group.

Definitions of Shoal

  1. 1noun

    A large number of fish swimming together as a group.

  2. 2noun

    An area of shallow water, especially one caused by a sandbank or sandbar, which is dangerous for ships.

  3. 3verb

    To become shallow, especially of water.

Example Sentences

casual

“A large shoal of fish swam past our boat.”

casual

“The ship ran aground on a hidden shoal.”

casual

“The river began to shoal near the delta.”

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past tenseshoaled
present participleshoaling
pluralshoals

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