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Rampart
A narrow ridge, 1-2 m high, built by waves along the seaward edge of a reef flat. It consists of boulders, shingle, gravel or reef rubble, commonly capped by dune sand.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Natural environment
- Category: Coral reefs
- Organization: NOAA
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