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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

  • (..) No, Unferth, no. Gods will do nothing for us that we will not do for ourselves. What we need is a hero. Hold on up! Can you see the coast? Can you see the Dane's guide-fire? I see nothing but the wind and the rain. No fire? No stars by which to navigate? We're lost! Given to the sea! (..)
    2007 Beowulf