river bottom

• قاع النهر أو سطحه المكوّن من الرواسب أو الحصى أو الرمل والذي يمر عليه الماء.

The ground or floor beneath a river, consisting of sediment, rock, or sand, over which the water flows.

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   The ground at the bottom of a river, typically composed of sand, gravel, rocks, or mud.

   قاع النهر

   • The divers explored the river bottom looking for lost artifacts.
   • Fish often hide among the rocks on the river bottom.
   • The river bottom was covered in a thick layer of silt.