shallows

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the shallow part of an area of water:

in the shallows Alligators live in the shallows.

These animals usually forage in the shallows.

We waded into the shallows, holding our skirts up.

We watched an egret pick its way elegantly through the shallows.

Fishermen wade through the shallows, searching for squid.

Pelicans patrol the shallows in search of food.