coastline
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
Browse dictionary entries near coastline
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