Shoaling

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The formation of a shoal.

    "A thorough survey showing depths of channels and lagoons and seasonal directional flow of currents will be necessary for proper fish research because these factors affect seasonal movements and shoalings."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of shoal form-of, gerund, participle, present

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"A thorough survey showing depths of channels and lagoons and seasonal directional flow of currents will be necessary for proper fish research because these factors affect seasonal movements and shoalings."

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