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

  • (..) Now let's get started, everyone. Make sure you have plenty of space between you. Snow blizzards are expected in the south and around the west coast .. What's up, Fúsi boy? Driving around as usual? Yeah. I hear the weather is getting pretty nasty, is that right? (..)
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