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coastline Definition

coast·line (-līn′)

noun

the contour or outline of a coast

coastline Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • indent: In the case of indented coastlines, the method of drawing straight lines between points on the coast or at sea may be used.
  • hug: From here, keep more or less straight on, hugging the coastline, following signs for Harbor View.
  • dot: From the inland mountains and mountain plateaux, the landscape falls sharply toward a coastline dotted with innumerable islands.
  • overlook: The Zoo is set in 37 acres of woodland and beautiful gardens, overlooking the coastline and mountains of North Wales.
  • boast: Javea boasts a coastline made up of striking cliffs, coves, & sandy beaches.
  • explore: Fife DAY NINETEEN A relaxing day as we explore the charming coastline of the Kingdom of Fife.

Adjective modifier

  • rugged: In addition, the rugged Irish coastline seen from every window cannot fail to inspire.
  • unspoiled: More Lobster lunch on Sark Experience Jersey's stunning unspoiled coastline in style.
  • rocky: The rocky coastlines are host to a huge variety of marine life.
  • spectacular: All around is spectacular rugged coastline, great walking country.
  • dramatic: Somehow they NCL to station $ 350 million cruise ship in Hawaii have no summer cruise the dramatic coastline.
  • Jurassic: Click the map to visit The South East The South with Best Western Hotels Highlights: Royal forests, Jurassic coastlines & tall ships.

Noun used with modifier

  • heritage: The grounds include ten acres of beautiful heritage coastline with its own environmental trail.
  • km: Pacific Lowlands Honduras dips into the Pacific with a 124 km coastline along the Golfo de Fonseca.

Possessives

  • island: Beach erosion has been severe along much of the island's coastline.

Preposition: of

  • cliff: This is a coastline of high cliffs and rocky shores, rich in flowers and wildlife.
  • km: It has a coastline of 1,340 km and a terrain made up of central highlands, lowland plains and coastal belt.

Preposition: from

  • erosion: Tidal lagoons also have the added benefit of protecting vulnerable coastlines from further erosion, says the report.

Preposition: with

  • cliff: Sharing the coastline with rugged cliffs are scores of dazzling white sand beaches.
  • beach: It is an outstandingly picturesque coastline with long sandy beaches broken up by low hills running down to the sea.