longshore
Of, relating to, or living along a seacoastOf, relating to, or living along a seacoast.
US/lˈɔŋʃˌɔɹ/
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Of, relating to, or living along a seacoast.
a longshore fisherman
(not comparable)Flowing parallel to the shoreline, or diagonal to it, rather than perpendicular to it. (of a current)
a dangerous longshore current
Origin
Aphesis of alongshore.Aphesis of alongshore.
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Word family
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