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noun
An island that is close to, and parallel to, the main coastline.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: island
Narrower terms: Hatteras Island
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