shoaler

shoal

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Definitions of shoaler word

noun shoaler a place where a sea, river, or other body of water is shallow. 1
noun shoaler a sandbank or sand bar in the bed of a body of water, especially one that is exposed above the surface of the water at low tide. 1
adjective shoaler of little depth, as water; shallow. 1
verb without object shoaler to become shallow or more shallow. 1
verb with object shoaler to cause to become shallow. 1
verb with object shoaler Nautical. to sail so as to lessen the depth of (the water under a vessel). 1

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (adj.) Middle English (Scots) shald, Old English sceald shallow; (noun and v.) derivative of the adj.

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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