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alongshore

alongshore

5.5
Next to and running along the shore or coast
  • adjective
  • /əˈlɔːŋˌʃɔːr/
translation icon : costero
  • Scientists measured the alongshore movement of sand caused by the ocean currents.

Examples

  • A series of alongshore structures were built to protect the coastline from erosion.

  • The boats are anchored in an alongshore position.

  • The alongshore winds made it easier for the boats to travel parallel to the beach.

  • The alongshore currents can be dangerous for swimmers.

  • The alongshore currents shaped the beach over many years.

  • Several species of fish thrive in the alongshore waters near the reef.

  • Boaters prefer staying in alongshore waters to avoid rough sea conditions.

Synonyms

longshore
vsalongshore
1 5.3

Near the sea along the coast where waves and winds move sand

is about being parallel to the shore or following its line
coastally
vsalongshore
3.9

Near the coast or by the sea

focuses on being parallel to the coast rather than merely nearby
coastwise
vsalongshore
  • Specialized
8.5

Along the coast rather than across open water

describes position or movement parallel to the coast, not travel route

Antonyms

offshore
141 3.7

At sea away from the land

Surface Forms

alongshore positive

Morphology

alongshore = shore (transparent) = along + shore

Meaning is directly composed from 'along' + 'shore' (parallel to the shore), which is readily inferable by learners. [Postprocessing: moved 'along' from base_words to prefix]

Etymology

Alongshore is a simple combination of along ('in a line beside') and shore ('the land by the sea'), so it describes something that lies or runs in the same direction as the coast, which is why we use it for winds, sand movement, or structures that follow the shoreline.