Shoalest: meaning, definitions and examples
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shoalest
[ ʃoʊəlist ]
geographical feature
The term 'shoalest' is the superlative form of 'shoal', which refers to the shallowest area of water, usually in relation to a body of water where the depth is relatively low. It describes the part of a river, lake, or ocean that is least deep, often posing a navigational hazard.
Synonyms
least deep, minimal depth, shallowest.
Examples of usage
- The shoalest part of the river made it difficult for boats to pass.
- Fishermen often navigate to the shoalest areas to catch certain fish species.
- The shoalest waters in the bay are great for wading.
- During low tide, the shore reveals the shoalest parts of the coastline.
Translations
Translations of the word "shoalest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais raso
🇮🇳 सबसे उथला
🇩🇪 am flachsten
🇮🇩 paling dangkal
🇺🇦 наймілкіший
🇵🇱 najpłytszy
🇯🇵 最も浅い
🇫🇷 le plus peu profond
🇪🇸 el más poco profundo
🇹🇷 en sığ
🇰🇷 가장 얕은
🇸🇦 الأكثر ضحالة
🇨🇿 nejmělkější
🇸🇰 najmenej hlboký
🇨🇳 最浅的
🇸🇮 najplitkejši
🇮🇸 minn dýp
🇰🇿 ең таяз
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ზედაპირული
🇦🇿 ən səthi
🇲🇽 el más poco profundo
Etymology
The word 'shoal' originates from the Old English 'sceald', meaning shallow, and it is akin to the Old High German 'scaldo' and the Middle Dutch 'scalte'. Historically, the term has been used since at least the 14th century to describe areas of shallow water. Over time, it developed into various forms including 'shoaled' for past actions and 'shoaling' for the process of becoming shallow. The superlative 'shoalest' emerged as a natural evolution of the English language, demonstrating the comparative aspects of distances and depths in nautical and geographical contexts. Its usage is common among sailors, fishermen, and those involved in maritime navigation, as understanding water depths is crucial for safety and operation.