Meaning barrier reef
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barrier reefA coral reef separated from the mainland by a lagoon.
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barrier reefridge of coral or rock found parallel to the coast of an island or continent, but separated from it by a deep lagoon.
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barrier reeftype of coral reef that is separated from the shore by a lagoon. base
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barrier reef(English) A coral reef formation separated from land from a lagoon or other body of water.
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barrier reefA reef growing offshore from a land mass and separated by a lagoon or estuary.
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barrier reefA coral reef, lying roughly parallel with the shore, but separated from it by a channel or lagoon. the distance offshore may vary from a few metres to several miles.
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barrier reefA long ridge of coral near and parallel to the coast line, separated from it by a lagoon.
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barrier reefa coral reef lying offshore and running parallel to the shoreline which may block access to navigation
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barrier reefa type of coral reef that grows parallel to the shore of a continent or volcanic island but that is separated from the land by a lagoon
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