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We sat on the riverbank and watched the water move.
What does Riverbank mean?
A riverbank is land beside a river.
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The land along the edge of a river.
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Plants on the riverbank help hold the soil in place.
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The story described footprints along the muddy riverbank after the rain.
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MeaningRiverbank means A riverbank is land beside a river.
ExampleExample: We sat on the riverbank and watched the water move.
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- riv · er · bank
- Strongest beat
- riv
- Ending
- bank
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on riv.
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midstreamA contrast for the middle of a river.
open waterA contrast for water away from the bank.
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