| 词汇 | cay |
| 释义 | cay noun[ C ] uk /kiː//keɪ/ us /kiː/ a small, low island in tropical regions, made of rock, sand, or coral(= a hard substance formed in the sea by groups of particular types of small animal) : There is a sparkling lagoon surrounded by coral cays. As the hurricane approached, those living on small cays and other low-lying areas were warned to head for higher ground. Synonym key Thousands of migratory wetland birds use the islands' three doughnut-shape cays as a stopping point on their journey north. The people had been abandoned on a cay with no food or water. The beaches are nestled among uninhabited mangrove-covered cays. Places like Green Cay are very important habitats that support a variety of wildlife. He is a hotel manager at Parrot Cay. Geography: small & large land masses archipelago atoll continent continental continentally coral reef desert island floating island interisland island isle key landform landlocked landmass mainland Pangaea subcontinent You can also find related words, phrases, and synonyms in the topics: Coasts & beaches |
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