barchan
- adjective
- /ˈbɑːrkən/
- Specialized
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barchán
- The barchan dunes in the desert are easily recognized by their curved shape.
Examples
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A barchan formation can indicate the direction of prevailing winds in an area.
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Scientists studied the movement of barchan ridges to understand wind patterns.
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The barchan dunes create stunning landscapes in the Sahara.
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A barchan shape is often seen in desert environments.
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The barchan dunes in the desert are easily recognized by their curved shape.
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A barchan formation can indicate the direction of prevailing winds in an area.
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Scientists studied the movement of barchan ridges to understand wind patterns.
Synonyms
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3.8
Shaped like a curved moon
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6.6
Shaped like a thin, curved moon
Surface Forms
Etymology
Barchan as an adjective also comes from a Turkic word for a curved 'sand hill', later used in Russian as barkhan. So calling something barchan means it has the crescent shape of those wind-made dunes.