Meaning Of The Word Fringing reef

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fringing reef in American English
a coral reef growing outward from the shore with little or no water between it and the shore
noun: a coral reef close to and along the land

fringing reef in British English
noun: a coral reef close to the shore to which it is attached, having a steep seaward edge

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