Sandbank

Pronunciation: /sænd.bæŋk/

Definitions of sandbank

noun A submerged or partly exposed ridge of sand in a river or along a shore

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a sandbank at the beach.

A2 The children played on the sandbank during low tide.

B1 The sandbank disappeared under the rising tide.

B2 The sandbank provided a perfect spot for sunbathing.

C1 The sandbank was a haven for various marine creatures.

C2 The conservation efforts have helped protect the fragile ecosystem of the sandbank.

Examples of sandbank in a Sentence

formal The ship ran aground on a sandbank near the shore.

informal We should avoid swimming near the sandbank, it can be dangerous.

slang Let's chill on the sandbank and catch some rays.

figurative His financial decisions left him stranded on a sandbank of debt.

Grammatical Forms of sandbank

• past tense: sandbanked
• plural: sandbanks
• comparative: more sandy
• superlative: most sandy
• present tense: sandbanks
• future tense: will sandbank
• perfect tense: have sandbanked
• continuous tense: is sandbanking
• singular: sandbank
• positive degree: sandy
• infinitive: to sandbank
• gerund: sandbanking
• participle: sandbanked

Origin and Evolution of sandbank

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'sandbank' originated from the combination of 'sand' referring to granular particles of rock and minerals, and 'bank' meaning a raised area or mound of earth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'sandbank' has remained consistent in its meaning referring to a submerged or partially exposed ridge of sand in a body of water. However, with advancements in technology and navigation, the term may also be used to describe underwater hazards or navigational obstacles made of sand.