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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

  • (..) We're ready to learn. What do we have to remember about the ocean? - lt's not safe. - That's my boy. First, we check to see that the coast is clear. We go out and back in. Then we go out and back in. Then one more time. Out and back in. - lf you want to do it four times... - Dad. (..)
    2003 Finding Nemo