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shoreline

noun shore·line \-ˌlīn\

: the land along the edge of an area of water (such as an ocean, lake, etc.) : a coast or shore

Full Definition of SHORELINE

1
:  the line where a body of water and the shore meet
2
:  the strip of land along the shoreline
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First Known Use of SHORELINE

1852

Rhymes with SHORELINE

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Shoreline

geographical name Shore·line \ˈshr-ˌlīn\

Definition of SHORELINE

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SHORELINE Defined for Kids

shoreline

noun shore·line \ˈshr-ˌlīn\

Definition of SHORELINE for Kids

:  the line or strip of land where a body of water and the shore meet

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