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tāhuna
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sandbank

Expanse of sand in the sea or river, often uncovered at low tide. Found in estuaries, rivers and tidal flats.
Associated features
tātahi | beach taha moana | seaside
rehutaitāhunataihuataipūtātahi
Drawing of a wave, a beach and a sand dune.
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