sandbanks
The word “sandbanks” has 2 syllables: sand-banks.
It's pronounced as /ˈsændˌbæŋks/.
What is synonym and antonym for sandbanks?
In the thesaurus, “sandbanks” has 3 synonyms and 1 antonym.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for sandbanks along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for sandbanks
- banks
- reef
- sandbars
Antonyms for sandbanks
- trenches
Meanings of sandbanks
- noun
- A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.
Example Sentences
- The shallow sandbanks posed a navigational hazard for ships entering the harbor.
- Fishermen knew the best spots for casting nets near the submerged sandbanks.
- The river widened into a delta, dotted with numerous sandbanks.
- Boaters were cautioned to steer clear of the treacherous sandbanks along the coastline.
- The ecologists studied the biodiversity thriving on the various sandbanks in the estuary.
On this page you'll find 4 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to sandbanks, such as: banks, reef, sandbars, trenches.
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