Glossary:Barrier island

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barrier island
A long, narrow, sandy island that is above high tide and parallel to the shore that commonly has dunes, vegetated zones, and swampy terrains extending lagoonward from the beach.Source
Word Class: noun
Example: Brevard's beach barrier island seperates the Atlantic Ocean from the Indian River.
Related Link: https://www.brevardfl.gov/EELProgram/Sanctuaries/BarrierIslandSanctuary
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Date: 2019-11-06
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