cay
noun
Pronunciation: /kiː/
Definition
A low-lying bank or reef of coral, rock, or sand that forms a small island in tropical waters.
Examples
The cruise ship navigated carefully around the hidden cay to avoid damaging the coral reef.
They spent the afternoon snorkeling in the calm, turquoise waters surrounding the remote cay.
Many species of sea birds use the isolated cay as a safe nesting ground during the breeding season.
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