Shelvy (Adjective)
Meaning
Full of submerged reefs or sandbanks or shoals; "reefy shallows"; "shoaly waters".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The coastguard warned of shelvy waters in the area, making it treacherous for inexperienced sailors.
- The shelvy bay was a popular spot for snorkelers, with its abundant marine life and shallow waters.
- The sailor carefully navigated the shelvy passage, aware of the hidden reefs that lurked beneath the surface.
- The local fishermen knew to avoid the shelvy waters near the island, where the sandbars and shoals could easily ground their boats.
- After hitting a shelvy spot, the boat's propeller was damaged, forcing the crew to make repairs before continuing on their journey.