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

  • (..) he can defeat them. And what, we just standby and watch? I'm sorry, doctor, I can't take that risk. You'll need to prep the warheads and get them moving to the coast. Yes, sir. Doctor, I know you don't agree with this, but my first priority is to safeguard our citizens. It's stopped. (..)
    2014 Godzilla
  • (..) Simulation's uploaded. Satellite tracking continues. That last satellite tracks predicted the MUTO continuing due east. All our models have the targets converging on the Pacific coast. As of now, it looks like Godzilla is still following the MUTO. He's hunting. Have our vessels maintain (..)
    2014 Godzilla