The difference between Sandbank and Sandbar

When used as nouns, sandbank means a ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping, whereas sandbar means a ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.


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  1. Sandbank as a noun:

    A ridge of sand along a shore that is partially or totally submerged and thus a hazard to shipping.

  1. Sandbar as a noun:

    A ridge of sand caused by the action of waves along a shore.

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