Dune

usgb/duːn/
noun

A hill of sand built by the wind, near the sea or in a desert.

There are many large dunes in the Sahara Desert.
Visual representation of "dune" - A hill of sand built by the wind, near the sea or in a desert

Often appears as...

  • sand dune
  • coastal dune
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Visual representation of "dune"
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Visual Imagery

Use 'dune' to describe scenes vividly, creating a mental picture of landscapes.

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The sun cast long shadows over the majestic dunes.
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Natural Creation

'Dune' emphasizes the natural creation of hills by wind, not by water or other means.

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Wind patterns shape the ever-changing dunes.
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Size Varies

Dunes can range widely in size, from small to large scale structures.

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Small dunes bordered the beach, leading into giant ones further inland.
Visual representation of the word "Dune"

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