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/ʃɔː/ · shore
noun
- Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake, or pond. The lake shore was lined with tall trees.
- Land, usually near a port, from the perspective of one on a body of water. The passengers signed up for shore tours to explore the nearby city.
verb
- To set on shore. The sailors had to shore the boat to repair the damaged hull.
Did you know? The term 'shore leave' originated in the 17th century, referring to the time sailors were allowed to leave their ship and spend time on land, often in a port city.