Meaning Of The Word Barrier reef

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What's The Definition Of Barrier reef?

barrier reef in American English
a long coral reef that is parallel to the shoreline, separated from the shore by a deep, wide lagoon
noun: a reef of coral running roughly parallel to the shore and separated from it by a wide, deep lagoon

barrier reef in British English
noun: a long narrow coral reef near and lying parallel to the shore, separated from it by deep water

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