dunne
word
Definition
A 'dune' is a hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, usually found in deserts or near beaches.
Usage & Nuances
'Dune' is mainly used in geography and environmental science. Most common collocations: 'sand dune', 'desert dune', 'coastal dune'. Do not confuse with 'dune' as a proper noun (e.g., the book/movie 'Dune').
Spanish: dunaPortuguese (BR): dunaPortuguese (PT): dunaChinese (Simplified): 沙丘Chinese (Traditional): 沙丘Hindi: टिब्बाArabic: كَثِيبBengali: বালিয়াড়িRussian: дюнаJapanese: 砂丘Vietnamese: cồn cátKorean: 모래언덕 - 사구Turkish: kumulUrdu: ریتلا ٹیلہIndonesian: gumuk pasir
Example Sentences
A dune is made of sand.
basic
We climbed to the top of the dune.
basic
The wind changed the shape of the dune.
basic
Kids love to roll down the biggest dune at the beach.
natural
Huge dunes protect this village from sandstorms.
natural
If you look closely, you’ll see small plants growing on the dune.
natural