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shallows

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.

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