a part of the continental shelf in the Atlantic, extending for about 560 km (350 miles) off the SE coast of Newfoundland: meeting place of the cold Labrador Current and the warm Gulf Stream, producing frequent fogs and formerly rich fishing grounds
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Grand′ Banks′,
- Place Namesan extensive shoal SE of Newfoundland: fishing grounds. 350 mi. (565 km) long;
40,000 sq. mi. (104,000 sq. km).
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