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DUNES Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word dunes. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word dunes. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DUNES

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drifts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a force that moves something along

• the gradual departure from an intended course due to external influences (as a ship or plane)

• a process of linguistic change over a period of time

• a large mass of material that is heaped up by the wind or by water currents

• a general tendency to change (as of opinion)

• the pervading meaning or tenor

• a horizontal (or nearly horizontal) passageway in a mine

verb

• be in motion due to some air or water current

• wander from a direct course or at random

• move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment

• vary or move from a fixed point or course

• live unhurriedly, irresponsibly, or freely

• move in an unhurried fashion

• cause to be carried by a current

• drive slowly and far afield for grazing

• be subject to fluctuation

• be piled up in banks or heaps by the force of wind or a current

embankments
nounn
noun

• a long artificial mound of stone or earth; built to hold back water or to support a road or as protection

hillocks
nounn
noun

• a small natural hill

hummocks
nounn
noun

• a small natural hill

ridges
nounn
noun

• a long narrow natural elevation or striation

• any long raised strip

• a long narrow natural elevation on the floor of the ocean

• a long narrow range of hills

• any long raised border or margin of a bone or tooth or membrane

• a beam laid along the edge where two sloping sides of a roof meet at the top; provides an attachment for the upper ends of rafters

verb

• extend in ridges

• plough alternate strips by throwing the furrow onto an unploughed strip

• throw soil toward (a crop row) from both sides

• spade into alternate ridges and troughs

• form into a ridge

sandhills
nounn
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sand dune
nounn
noun

• a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

Best Hypernyms For DUNES

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ridge

Alternatives for DRIFTS

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