Dune: meaning, definitions and examples
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dune
[ djuหn ]
natural formation
A dune is a hill of sand built by the wind or the action of water. Dunes are typically found in deserts and along coastlines, where winds have sufficient strength to move sand particles. They can vary in shape and size, with some reaching great heights. Dunes play an essential role in coastal and desert ecosystems, providing habitats for various plant and animal species.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The desert was dotted with towering sand dunes.
- We watched the sun set behind the rolling dunes at the beach.
- Children love to climb up and slide down the steep dunes.
- The dunes shifted with the winds, changing the landscape.
Translations
Translations of the word "dune" in other languages:
๐ต๐น duna
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเฅเคค เคเคพ เคเฅเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Dรผne
๐ฎ๐ฉ duna
๐บ๐ฆ ะดัะฝะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ wydma
๐ฏ๐ต ็ ไธ
๐ซ๐ท dune
๐ช๐ธ duna
๐น๐ท duna
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ชจ๋ ์ธ๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุซุจุงู ุฑู ููุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ duna
๐ธ๐ฐ duna
๐จ๐ณ ๆฒไธ
๐ธ๐ฎ duna
๐ฎ๐ธ sanddyngja
๐ฐ๐ฟ าาฑะผ ัำฉะฑะตััะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qum tษpษsi
๐ฒ๐ฝ duna
Etymology
The word 'dune' originated from the Middle French term 'dune', which referred to a hill of sand. This term has its roots in the Latin word 'duna', which also means sand. The usage of the term can be traced back to geological formations created by the accumulation of sand, primarily through the action of wind and water. Over time, 'dune' has been adapted into the English language to describe these natural landforms. The study of dunes is essential in understanding sediment transport and environmental processes in various landscapes, such as deserts, beaches, and coastal systems.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #16,176, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 16173 obsessive
- 16174 knuckles
- 16175 friendliness
- 16176 dune
- 16177 renovated
- 16178 precipitous
- 16179 prep
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