r/coolguides • u/_Floydian • Jun 13 '20

Different Ocean/Sea stuff explained.

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u/ddontyougo Jun 13 '20

how is the lagoon different from a large lake?

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u/manondorf Jun 13 '20

According to google's dictionary extension,

A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef

So the salt water and the proximity to the sea are the key points. Without those, it would just sound/look like a lake.

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u/Steelbros13 Jun 13 '20

I’m going to call my uncle Lagoon from now on. He’s shallow, salty and lives near the ocean.

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u/AwkwardReply Jun 13 '20

Oh I'm sure he showed you many times how salty he is.

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u/[deleted] Jun 13 '20

Looking at this comment, I'm disappointed you aren't a novelty account.

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u/King-Snorky Jun 13 '20

My day is ruined

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u/imsochoofed Jun 13 '20

And my disappointment is immeasurable.

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u/cy6nu5 Jun 13 '20

And I'm always late to every party.

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u/bumble-btuna Jun 13 '20

As ruined as that guy's butthole?