lakebed

English

Etymology

From lake +‎ bed.

Pronunciation

(UK, US) IPA^(key): /ˈleɪk.bɛd/

Noun

lakebed (plural lakebeds)

The bottom of a lake, especially after the lake has gone dry.

Usage notes

Though the word lakebed itself typically implies that the lake has gone dry, the phrase dry lakebed is frequently used for additional clarity.

Translations

the bottom of a lake

Maori: papamoana
Norwegian:
Bokmål: innsjøbunn m

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