Meaning Of The Word Atoll

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What's The Definition Of Atoll?

atoll
countable noun: An atoll is a ring of coral rock, or a group of coral islands surrounding a lagoon.

atoll in American English
a ring-shaped coral island nearly or completely surrounding a lagoon
noun: a ring-shaped coral reef or a string of closely spaced small coral islands, enclosing or nearly enclosing a shallow lagoon

atoll in British English
noun: a circular coral reef or string of coral islands surrounding a lagoon

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