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 Definitions of barrier island  [ˈbær i ər]  

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Definition of 'barrier island' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) barrier island
a broad, sandy island that runs parallel to the mainland and protects it from hurricanes, tidal waves, etc.

Etymology:  (1940–45)

Definition of 'barrier island' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) barrier island
a long narrow sandy island (wider than a reef) running parallel to the shore

'barrier island' - Nearby Entries  

barricado  barrie  barrier  barrier island  barrier reef  barrier strip  barring  



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