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barrier island

n.
A long, relatively narrow island running parallel to the mainland, built up by the action of waves and currents and serving to protect the coast from erosion by surf and tidal surges.
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bar′rier is′land


n.
a broad, sandy island that runs parallel to the mainland and protects it from hurricanes, tidal waves, etc.
[1940–45]
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bar·ri·er island

(băr′ē-ər)
A long, narrow sand island that is parallel to the mainland and serves to protect the coast from erosion.
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barrier island

A long, low, narrow, sandy island separated from the mainland by a lagoon.
Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited
ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun1.barrier island - a long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shorebarrier island - a long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore
island - a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water
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