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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

  • (..) Just a fool's hope. Our enemy is ready. His full strength's gathered. Not only Orcs,... but Men as well. Legions of Haradrim from the south mercenaries from the coast. Come on. This will be the end of Gondor as we know it. Here the hammer stroke will fall hardest. If the river is taken, (..)
    2003 The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King