zastruga

/zastruɡa/

Definitions

1. noun

A small mound or ridge of earth or rock, especially one formed by the movement of water, such as a sandbar or a reef.

“The boat navigated through the shallow water, avoiding the zastruga that protruded from the lake floor.”

Synonyms

  • reef
  • sandbar

Antonyms

  • deepwater
  • flat