Definitions
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- n. A large, semi-permanent mound of windblown sand, held together by specialized plants, common along seashores and in deserts.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- n. a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans
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Examples
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The Rikers described the new addition to their beach house on the sand dune near Mooseville.
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When he passed a boulder marked THE PINES, he knew he would soon reach the sand dune and the end of the trail.
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When he said as much to Rogan the techneer leaned back against a convenient sand dune to combine rest and explanation.
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