Definition of shallow

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Shallow (n.) A place in a body of water where the water is not deep; a shoal; a flat; a shelf.

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Shallow :: Shallow (superl.) Not deep; having little depth; shoal.
Jeel :: Jeel (n.) A morass; a shallow lake.
Deep :: Deep (superl.) Hard to penetrate or comprehend; profound; -- opposed to shallow or superficial; intricate; mysterious; not obvious; obscure; as, a deep subject or plot..
Tray :: Tray (n.) A shallow box, generally without a top, often used within a chest, trunk, box, etc., as a removable receptacle for small or light articles..
Centreboard :: Centreboard (n.) A movable or sliding keel formed of a broad board or slab of wood or metal which may be raised into a water-tight case amidships, when in shallow water, or may be lowered to increase the area of lateral resistance and prevent leeway when the vessel is beating to windward. It is used in vessels of all sizes along the coast of the United States.
Scrobiculated :: Scrobiculated (a.) Having numerous small, shallow depressions or hollows; pitted..
Saucer :: Saucer (n.) A shallow socket for the pivot of a capstan.
Shoal :: Shoal (n.) A place where the water of a sea, lake, river, pond, etc., is shallow; a shallow..
Scuttle :: Scuttle (n.) A broad, shallow basket..
Quirk :: Quirk (n.) A smart retort; a quibble; a shallow conceit.
Toadfish :: Toadfish (n.) Any marine fish of the genus Batrachus, having a large, thick head and a wide mouth, and bearing some resemblance to a toad. The American species (Batrachus tau) is very common in shallow water. Called also oyster fish, and sapo..
Ebb :: Ebb (a.) Receding; going out; falling; shallow; low.
Shoal :: Shoal (v. i.) To become shallow; as, the color of the water shows where it shoals..
Keeler :: Keeler (n.) A small or shallow tub; esp., one used for holding materials for calking ships, or one used for washing dishes, etc..
Punt :: Punt (v. t.) To propel, as a boat in shallow water, by pushing with a pole against the bottom; to push or propel (anything) with exertion..
"""case " :: Case (n.) A shallow tray divided into compartments or boxes for holding type..
Bank :: Bank (n.) An elevation, or rising ground, under the sea; a shoal, shelf, or shallow; as, the banks of Newfoundland..
Flasket :: Flasket (n.) A long, shallow basket, with two handles..
Punnet :: Punnet (n.) A broad, shallow basket, for displaying fruit or flowers..
Deepness :: Deepness (n.) The state or quality of being deep, profound, mysterious, secretive, etc.; depth; profundity; -- opposed to shallowness..
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