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Term: shallow-draft

Definition: Referring to a vessel or ship that has a minimal depth of water needed to float.

Part of speech: Adjective

Senses and Usages:

1. Popular sense: Pertaining to boats or ships which have a shallow draught, allowing them to navigate in waters which are not deep enough for regular vessels.

Example sentence: The fishing boat had a shallow-draft hull, enabling it to access the narrow river channels.

2. Local sense: Can also refer to a region or area where there are many shallow waters.

Example sentence: The coastal region was known for its shallow-draft estuaries, attracting numerous bird species.

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