dune
(djuːn , US duːn )
Word forms: dunes
countable noun
A dune is a hill of sand near the sea or in a desert.
Afterwards explore trails through the sand dunes and woodlands.
Synonyms: hillock, down [archaic], mound, mount
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Collocations:
sandy dune
The land surface consists primarily of arid grassland or sandy dunes.
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These fringes aid with traction and speed, and help the lizard avoid sinking into loose, sandy dunes.
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Thorny shrubs and sandy dunes are the basic characteristics of this region.
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The habitat of the species includes shrublands and desert grasslands to sandy dunes.
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They are similarstony, with sandy dunes drifting over the landscape.
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Translations:
Chinese: 沙丘
Japanese: 砂丘