shoal Definition

shoal¹
noun

1. A multitude of fish swimming together.
2. A huge crowd or assemblage; a multitude, flock or swarm.

verb

intr
shoaled, shoaling
1. To gather or move in a shoal; to swarm.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon scolu a troop.

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shoal²
noun

1. An area of shallow water in a river, lake or sea where sediment has accumulated.
2. Such an accumulation of sediment, especially one exposed at high tide.

verb shoaled, shoaling

tr & intr
1. To make or become shallow.
intr
2. naut.
To sail into shallow water.

adj

1. Shallow.

Etymology: Anglo-Saxon sceald shallow.