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Shores

noun
/ʃɔːz/
Word Frequency: 4.6

Definitions

1.nounLand adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
"lake shore;  bay shore;  gulf shore;  island shore;  mainland shore;  river shore;  estuary shore;  pond shore;  sandy shore;  rocky shore"
2.noun(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
"The passengers signed up for shore tours."
3.verbTo set on shore.
4.nounA prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
"The shores stayed upright during the earthquake."
5.verb(without up) To provide with support.
6.verb(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
"The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water."
7.noun(Obsolete except in Hiberno-English) A sewer.
8.verbTo warn or threaten.
9.verbTo offer.

Synonyms

bolsterprop upbuttressreinforcestrengthensupportseashorecoastallandset ashorebacksbank

Rhymes With

corpsdrawersscoresyoursmentorsexploreschoresdoors
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