What is another word for SHOALS?

Pronunciation: [ʃˈə͡ʊlz] (IPA)

Shoals is a commonly used word to describe a shallow area in a body of water. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can be used interchangeably. Some of the most common synonyms for shoals include shallows, sandbars, reefs, flats, ledges, and banks. Each of these words can be used to describe a shallow area in a lake, river, or ocean. For instance, if you are on a boat and you see an area where the water is shallow, you can use any of these words to describe it. These synonyms can also be used in writing, particularly in poetry, to add variety to your vocabulary.

Usage examples for Shoals

He flies to the ocean, and beds with his fellows on the broad open SHOALS for safety.
"Ways of Wood Folk"
William J. Long
You'll find 'em when you get home this evening-SHOALS of 'em."
"The Devil's Garden"
W. B. Maxwell
It has been said that this want of success is because the men of Shetland do not go to the herring fishing till late in the year, when the SHOALS have passed them.
"Second Shetland Truck System Report"
William Guthrie

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