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barrier island
barrier island
noun
: a long, sandy island that is near a shore
Full Definition of BARRIER ISLAND
: a long broad sandy island lying parallel to a shore that is built up by the action of waves, currents, and winds and that protects the shore from the effects of the ocean
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First Known Use of BARRIER ISLAND
1943
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