A sand dune is a very large accumulation of loose sand, often forming "wave" shapes. High winds carry sand for long distances and pile it up.
(A similar process occurs with blowing snow that forms drifts in blizzards.)
A loose pile of wind-blown sand.
A sand dune
Dune - Dune album - was created in 1995.
A desert dune is a dune formed in a desert
The secondary dune is the sand dune behind the primary dune.
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the top of a sand dune is called the crest of the dune.
Dune regeneration refers to the restoration or natural rebuilding of sand dunes in coastal areas. This process typically involves planting native dune vegetation, fencing off dunes to protect them from erosion, and allowing natural processes to help rebuild the dune ecosystem. Dune regeneration is important for preserving coastal habitats, protecting against erosion, and providing a buffer against storm surges.
This is a dune formed from salt.
The sand dune eroded during the storm. We had a picnic on the dune above the beach.
A dune will disintegrate.
The word "dune" is a noun. It refers to a mound or ridge of sand formed by the wind, typically found in deserts or along the coast.