saltmarsh
nounUK /ˈsɒlt.mɑːʃ/
US /ˈsɔːlt.mɑːrʃ/
A salty, grassy place near the sea that gets covered by water at high tide.
Crabs and small fish hide among the tall grass in the saltmarsh.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A habitat where salty water and freshwater mix, home to special plants and birds.
The saltmarsh is a nursery for young fish and a resting spot for migrating birds.
3. Land that is often flooded by the sea and used for grazing in some regions.
Sheep grazed on the saltmarsh beside the estuary.
4. An area of soft, wet ground with salty soil that helps protect the coast from storms.
The saltmarsh absorbs waves and shields the village from flooding.