Definitions for DUNE
dun, dyundune

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. dune, sand dunenoun

   a ridge of sand created by the wind; found in deserts or near lakes and oceans

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.7 / 3 votes

1. dunenoun

   A ridge or hill of sand piled up by the wind.

2. Etymology: Cognate with Old and Modern French dune, Middle Dutch dūne, Dutch duin, compare English down.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dune

   A dune is a landform composed of wind- or water-driven sand. It typically takes the form of a mound, ridge, or hill. An area with dunes is called a dune system or a dune complex. A large dune complex is called a dune field, while broad, flat regions covered with wind-swept sand or dunes with little or no vegetation are called ergs or sand seas. Dunes occur in different shapes and sizes, but most kinds of dunes are longer on the stoss (upflow) side, where the sand is pushed up the dune, and have a shorter slip face in the lee side. The valley or trough between dunes is called a dune slack.Dunes are most common in desert environments, where the lack of moisture hinders the growth of vegetation that would otherwise interfere with the development of dunes. However, sand deposits are not restricted to deserts, and dunes are also found along sea shores, along streams in semiarid climates, in areas of glacial outwash, and in other areas where poorly cemented sandstone bedrock disintegrates to produce an ample supply of loose sand. Subaqueous dunes can form from the action of water flow (fluvial processes) on sand or gravel beds of rivers, estuaries, and the sea-bed.Some coastal areas have one or more sets of dunes running parallel to the shoreline directly inland from the beach. In most cases, the dunes are important in protecting the land against potential ravages by storm waves from the sea. Artificial dunes are sometimes constructed to protect coastal areas. The dynamic action of wind and water can sometimes cause dunes to drift, which can have serious consequences. For example, the town of Eucla, Western Australia, had to be relocated in the 1890s because of dune drift. The modern word "dune" came into English from French around 1790, which in turn came from Middle Dutch dūne.

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1. dune

   A dune is a mound or hill of sand or other loose sediment formed by wind, especially on a beach or desert. It is often characterized by its size, shape and pattern, which can vary greatly depending on the wind direction, sand supply, and other factors. Dunes can provide habitat for various plants and animals and also act as a natural barrier against coastal flooding and erosion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dunenoun

   a low hill of drifting sand usually formed on the coats, but often carried far inland by the prevailing winds

2. Etymology: [The same word as down: cf. D. duin. See Down a bank of sand.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dune

   In physical geography, a dune is a hill of sand built either by wind or water flow. Dunes occur in different forms and sizes, formed by interaction with the flow of air or water. Most kinds of dunes are longer on the windward side where the sand is pushed up the dune and have a shorter "slip face" in the lee of the wind. The valley or trough between dunes is called a slack. A "dune field" is an area covered by extensive sand dunes. Large dune fields are known as ergs. Some coastal areas have one or more sets of dunes running parallel to the shoreline directly inland from the beach. In most cases the dunes are important in protecting the land against potential ravages by storm waves from the sea. Although the most widely distributed dunes are those associated with coastal regions, the largest complexes of dunes are found inland in dry regions and associated with ancient lake or sea beds. Dunes also form under the action of water flow, and on sand or gravel beds of rivers, estuaries and the sea-bed. The modern word "dune" came into English from French circa 1790. In ancient times, words cognate to "dune" probably had the meaning of a built-up hill or citadel fortification.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dune

   dūn, n. a low hill of sand on the seashore. [An earlier form of down, a hill.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dune

   A hill of sand.

   Many countries have a variety of different dunes which are beautiful to see, walk, explore and off-road where appropriate and just to do so.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on November 1, 2016  

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Surnames Frequency by Census RecordsRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. DUNE

   According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Dune is ranked #101737 in terms of the most common surnames in America.
   
   The Dune surname appeared 177 times in the 2010 census and if you were to sample 100,000 people in the United States, approximately 0 would have the surname Dune.
   
   66.6% or 118 total occurrences were White.
   20.3% or 36 total occurrences were Black.
   7.3% or 13 total occurrences were of Hispanic origin.
   3.3% or 6 total occurrences were Asian.

Matched Categories

1. • Ridge

Anagrams for DUNE »

1. nude

2. unde

How to pronounce DUNE?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

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   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

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   Zira

   US English

   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of DUNE in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of DUNE in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of DUNE in a Sentence

1. Olivier Toupet:

   Sand is a big concern, if we drive downhill into a dune, we could embed ourselves into it and not be able to get back out.

2. Silvie Snow-Thomas:

   I really love the water-resistant Nisolo Go-To Flatform Sandal for beach days, dune hikes and biking on the boardwalk.

3. Anonymous:

   vous avez juste besoin dune personne qui croie an vous pour reussir et ses vous

4. William Faulkner:

   The world is still, for she is old And many´s the bead of life she´s told. Her gossip there, the watching moon Views hill and stream and wave and dune

5. Erik Anderson:

   There used to just be a lot more balance, you go look at the top 10 films of any given year going back to the'90s,'80s,'70s, and it was a mix of everything : action and science fiction and drama and comedies. What we see now is just Marvel, Marvel, Marvel, [ DC Extended Universe ],' Dune' -- these other existing IPs rather than original content and mid-range budget adult stories.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=DUNE
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dune
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dune
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/DUNE
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=DUNE
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=DUNE
8. ^ Surnames Frequency by Census Records
   https://www.census.gov/topics/population/genealogy/data/2010_surnames.html