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1inshore
adjective in·shore \ˈin-ˈshȯr\
: moving toward the shore away from the water
: located near the shore
Full Definition of INSHORE
1
: situated, living, or carried on near shore
2
: moving toward shore <an inshore current>
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First Known Use of INSHORE
1701
Rhymes with INSHORE
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2inshore
adverb
Definition of INSHORE
: to or toward shore <boats driven inshore by the storm>
First Known Use of INSHORE
1748
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