Meaning of James Shoal | Babel Free
Definitions
an underwater shoal (bank) in the South China Sea
Examples
“(1.) Shoal North-West of Acis Shoals. A shoal (James Shoal), with 12 fathoms water on it, and 22 to 31 fathoms around, lies about 25 miles north-west of Acis Shoals, in approximately lat 4° 0'N., long. 112° 18' E.”
“James Shoal, with a depth of 12 fathoms and 22 to 30 fathoms around, lies about 25 miles northwest of Acis Shoals, as charted.”
“Chinese ships also regularly patrol off the island of Borneo and near James Shoal east of the Natuna islands, China’s southernmost territorial claim which Malaysia says belongs to it.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.