fringing reef

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1. a coral reef close to and along the land.

noun

1. a coral reef close to the shore to which it is attached, having a steep seaward edge

1. A coral reef formed close to the shoreline of an island or continent. Fringing reefs usually have a rough, tablelike surface that is exposed during low tide and a steep edge sloping toward the open water. Compare atoll barrier reef.

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