A spit of sand linking an island to the mainland (or to another island), formed by longshore drift
A finger or bar of sand which connects an island with the shore or another island
(1) Coastal formation of BEACH material developed by REFRACTION, DIFFRACTION and LONGSHORE DRIFT to form a 'NECK' connecting a COAST to an offshore island or BREAKWATER (see also SALIENT) (2) (SMP) A causeway-like ACCRETION SPIT that connects an offshore rock or island to the main shore, or to another island See Figure 5
A coastal feature that forms when a belt sand and/or gravel is deposited between an island and the mainland This feature is above sea-level for most of the time
A bar or spit of sand or shingle, linking an island to the mainland or another island
Coastal formation of beach material developed by refraction, diffraction and longshore drift to form a 'neck' connecting a coast to an offshore island or breakwater (see also Salient)