coquina
Prononciation : [koʊˈkiːnə]
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Contexte : « marine biology »
(noun) a type of small clam found along the sandy shores. These little creatures make their homes in the sand and play an important role in the beach ecosystem.
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The children found many coquinas while digging in the wet sand by the beach.
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There were no coquinas at the rocky part of the shore where they looked.
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Have you ever seen a coquina on the beach?
Contexte : « construction »
(noun) a type of limestone made up of tiny shells and coral bits. It is often used in building because it is strong and has a pretty color.
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The builder chose coquina for the walls of the new beach house because it looks beautiful.
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The old house was not made from coquina, so it did not have that unique shell pattern.
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What are the benefits of using coquina in construction?
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