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shallows

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Shallows (noun) means a shallow part of a lake, river, or sea. Example: “Fishermen waded into the shallows to cast their nets.”

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A shallow part of a lake, river, or sea.
"Fishermen waded into the shallows to cast their nets."

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In plain EnglishThe shallow parts of a body of water.

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What does “shallows” mean?
The word “shallows” means a shallow part of a lake, river, or sea. In plain terms, the shallow parts of a body of water.
How do you use “shallows” in a sentence?
Here is “shallows” used in a sentence: “Fishermen waded into the shallows to cast their nets.”
What part of speech is “shallows”?
“Shallows” is a noun.
What is the meaning of shallows?
"shallows" (noun) means a shallow part of a lake, river, or sea.