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Definition of sandspit

sandspit

/ˈsænd.spɪt/
sand · spit
Plural:sandspits
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sandspit Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A narrow point or ridge of sand deposited by coastal currents or waves, projecting from the shore into a body of water.

Example

"The lighthouse stood at the very tip of the curving sandspit to guide vessels safely into the harbor."

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• Nearby Words

sandpiper
sandpit
sandra
sandspit
sandstone
sandstorm
sandwich

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sandspit. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sandspit
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