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coast

Definition

noun: the land along or near a sea or ocean
noun: the land near a shore
verb: to move forward using no power or very little power
verb: to move along or past the side of
used in the phrase 'the coast is clear'
synonyms: seashore, approach, shore

Examples

The space shuttle launch was on television stations 'from coast to coast'. [=throughout the country]
She decided she could 'coast' along without a job for the next few months.
After taking a big lead, the team 'coasted' to victory.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

(..) have needed saving if you hadn't kidnapped me in the first place. So what now? We walk up the coast. With luck, we'll find a fishing village. Maybe another boat. Without luck? We've got a long walk (..)
2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Kill the Boy Season: 5 Episode 5