Shelfy (Adjective)
Meaning
Full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals; "reefy shallows"; "shoaly waters".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The captain navigated the shelfy waters with caution, aware of the hidden dangers lurking beneath the surface.
- The shelfy coastline made it difficult for large ships to dock, forcing them to anchor offshore.
- The scuba divers explored the shelfy reef, marveling at the vibrant marine life that thrived in the shallow waters.
- The shelfy waters of the estuary were home to a variety of fish species that were adapted to the changing tides.
- The sailors had to be careful not to run aground in the shelfy shallows that surrounded the island.