tombolo
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A narrow strip of sand that joins an island to the mainland or another island
- noun
- /ˈtɑːmbəloʊ/
- Specialized
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tombolo
- During low tide, visitors can walk across the tombolo to reach the island.
Examples
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Look at that tombolo connecting the two islands!
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A sandy tombolo links the small island to the coast.
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The village was built on a tombolo that connects two larger land masses.
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The tombolo connected the island to the mainland.
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The tombolo formed a sandy bridge between the island and the mainland.
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Visitors can walk across the tombolo to reach the secluded island during low tide.
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The picturesque tombolo is a popular spot for beachgoers looking to explore the neighboring island.
Synonyms
neck
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A narrow strip of land that connects two larger areas, often reaching into water
is a narrow sandy strip that specifically links an island to other land
How Narrow
Surface Forms
Etymology
The word tombolo comes from Italian and from the Latin tumulus, both meaning 'mound', so a tombolo is like a small sand 'mound' or natural bridge that joins an island to the mainland.