shoal

C2
Pronunciation
/ʃɒʊl/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

A sandbank or sandbar creating a shallow.

2 Definition

A shallow in a body of water.

3 Definition

Any large number of persons or things.

4 Definition

(collective) A large number of fish (or other sea creatures) of the same species swimming together.

Verb
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

To arrive at a shallow (or less deep) area.

2 Definition

To cause a shallowing; to come to a more shallow part of.

3 Definition

To become shallow.

Example Sentences
  • The colour of the water shows where it shoals.
4 Definition

To collect in a shoal; to throng.

Example Sentences
  • The fish shoaled about the place.
Adjective
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Shallow.

Example Sentences
  • shoal water