Onshore (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

adverb
  1. onto or in the direction of the shore from a body of water: a breeze blowing onshore.
  2. in or on a body of water, close to or parallel with the shore: to sail a boat onshore.
  3. on land, especially within the area adjoining a port; ashore: to land and shop onshore.
adjective
  1. moving or proceeding toward shore or onto land from a body of water: an onshore breeze.
  2. located on or close to the shore: an onshore lighthouse; an onshore buoy.
  3. done or taking place on land: onshore liberty for the crew.
verb (used with or without object)
  1. reshore.
adjective, adverb
  1. towards the land
  2. on land; not at sea
Onshore (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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