coast
/kəʊst/ · coast
noun
- The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.
- The side or edge of something. The coast of the table was scratched.
- A region of land; a district or country. The coast of California is known for its beautiful beaches.
verb
- To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power. When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.
- To sail along a coast. The sailors coasted along the coast of the island.
- To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort. She coasted through the exam without studying.
Did you know? The word 'coast' has been used in various contexts, including navigation, geography, and even music. For example, the term 'coast to coast' is often used to describe a journey or performance that spans across the entire country.