First Known Use: 14th century
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1shore
noun, often attributive \ˈshȯr\
Definition of SHORE
1
: the land bordering a usually large body of water; specifically : coast
2
: a boundary (as of a country) or an area within a boundary —usually used in plural <immigrated to these shores>
3
: land as distinguished from the sea <shipboard and shore duty>
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Origin of SHORE
Middle English, from Old English *scor; akin to Middle Low German schōr foreland and perhaps to Old English scieran to cut — more at shear
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2shore
noun
Definition of SHORE
: a prop for preventing sinking or sagging
Origin of SHORE
Middle English; akin to Middle Dutch scōre prop, Middle Low German schōre
First Known Use: 14th century
3shore
transitive verb
shoredshor·ing
Definition of SHORE
1
: to support by a shore : prop
2
: to give support to : brace —usually used with up <trying to shore up his claim>
First Known Use of SHORE
14th century
SHORE Defined for Kids
1shore
noun \ˈshȯr\
Definition of SHORE for Kids
: the land along the edge of a body of water
2shore
verb
shoredshor·ing
Definition of SHORE for Kids
: to keep from sinking, sagging, or falling by placing a support under or against <We had to shore up a wall.>
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