onshore
Moving from the sea towards the landMoving from the sea towards the land.
» It might be a good idea for you to stay onshore.
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3 senses(not comparable)Moving from the sea towards the land.
an onshore breeze
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
(not comparable)Positioned on or near the shore.
(not comparable)Within the country; not overseas.
Examples
4 sentencesIt might be a good idea for you to stay onshore.
A cold onshore wind is blowing.
deEin kalter Wind weht vom Meer. — Esperantostern
Near the coast, onshore breezes keep even hot days tolerably cool.
deIn Küstennähe bleibt es durch den Wind vom Meer selbst an heißen Tagen erträglich kühl. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
There's a strong onshore breeze.
deEine kräftige Brise weht vom Meer herüber. — mhr
Origin
From on + shore.From on + shore.
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