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Definition of: shallow
(shal′ō) adjective
1. Having the bottom not far below the surface or top; lacking depth; shoal.
2. Lacking intellectual depth; not wise or profound; superficial.
—noun A shallow place in a body of water; shoal.
—v.t. & v.i. To make or become shallow. [ME schalowe. Prob. related to SHOAL1.]
—shal′·low·ly adverb
—shal′low·ness noun
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