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Meanings of coastline in English

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The outline of a coast.

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Examples for "shoreline"
Examples for "shoreline"
1
We gazed west to the sea and shoreline towns across the bay.
Climbing Magazine
2
Its shoreline is pounded by some of the best surf in Europe.
The Irish Times
3
But the proposal met stiff opposition from some residents of shoreline communities.
Reuters
4
People who lived along the shoreline had seen the dragonship by now.
Bones of the Dragon
5
The second involves taking in the scenic shoreline of the Shannon Estuary.
The Irish Times
Usage of coastline in English
1
You hardly needed to know any navigation; you'd just follow the coastline.
Life
2
Meanwhile, state officials made coastline preparations for oil from the Gulf spill.
Reuters
3
I doubt I will ever forget my first sight of Japan's coastline.
Occupied city
4
On a clear day, the coastline would've been visible from Rebel Island.
Rebel island
5
The bow-wave turned in chrome coils as the coastline dropped from view.
Unmanned
6
Squinting against the sun, Myrina studied the bustling coastline with great interest.
The Lost Sisterhood
7
Strong winds already active along the coastline between Port Elizabeth and Durban.
The South African
8
Dr Hobbs' jurisdiction covered miles of coastline noted for its treacherous waters.
Amagansett
9
Seemed it offered a strategic view of surrounding forest and Owndos coastline.
Return of the Crimson Guard
10
Better to do it from as close to the coastline as possible.
Ilse Witch
11
Remembrance services have been held all up and down the devastated coastline.
Radio NZ
12
This stretch of coastline is well known for the dumping of bodies.
The South African
13
The same undulating green coastline, on and on, without any apparent change.
Relentless Pursuit
14
The team set out to explore the treasures of California's northern coastline.
Climbing Magazine
15
After another ten minutes of silent searching, they reached the rocky coastline.
Map of bones
16
Arkoniel's heart had also leaped at the sight of that distant coastline.
Oracle's Queen
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Coastline across language varieties
South Africa
Common
New Zealand
Common
Ireland
Common
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