shoalbrain

/ˈʃoʊəlˌbreɪn/

Definitions

1. noun

a shallow area of water in a sea, lake, or river, typically formed from sand or mud deposited by the movement of the water.

“The boat navigated through the shoalbrain, trying to avoid the shallow waters.”

Synonyms

  • mudflat
  • sandbar
  • shoal

Antonyms

  • deepwater
  • ocean