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 more Mom! Mom, have you seen my Sally doll? What, dear? What was that? Never mind! Buzz, the coast is clear. Buzz, where are you? There's a secret mission in uncharted space. Let's go. Really? That is so interesting. (..)
    1995 Toy Story
  • (..) Oh, you're getting heavy. See you later, Woody. Pull my string! The birthday party?'s today? Okay, everybody, coast is clear! Ages and up. It's on my box. Ages and up. I'm not supposed to be baby-sitting Princess Drool. Hey, Hamm. -Look, I'm Picasso! (..)
    1995 Toy Story