Meaning Of The Word Barrier island

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barrier island in American English
a long island, parallel to the coastline, formed from a ridge of sand ( barrier beach) thrown up by the waves, that serves the shore as a protective barrier against tidal waves, storms, etc.
noun: a broadened barrier beach, habitable in places, that provides a measure of protection for the mainland, as during hurricanes and tidal waves

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