Seif Dune (Noun)
Meaning
A long and tall sand dune with a sharp crest; common in the Sahara.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural objects (not man-made).
Examples
- Tourists visiting the Sahara often marvel at the massive seif dune that stretches as far as the eye can see.
- The seif dune rose dramatically from the desert floor, its sharp crest a striking contrast to the gently rolling dunes below.
- Researchers carefully climbed the enormous seif dune to study the unique ecosystem that existed along its crest.
- As the sun set, the seif dune cast long shadows across the desert floor, creating a dramatic spectacle of light and shadow.
- Travelers had to navigate through the shifting sands of the massive seif dune, careful not to get trapped in its steep slope.