Meaning & use
dune
A hill or ridge of sand formed by the wind, common in deserts and along some coastlines.
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The hikers climbed the tall dune to watch the sunset over the desert.
Wind slowly reshapes each dune along the coast every season.
A note on using this word
Dunes shift over time as wind moves sand from one side to the other, so their shape is never permanent.
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