alongshore
/əˌlɔŋˈʃɔr/
adverb
- Along or near the shore; following the coastline.
- They walked alongshore, collecting seashells.
- The boat sailed alongshore to avoid the rough open sea.
- The current runs alongshore, carrying sand from one beach to another.
adjective
- Situated or occurring along the shore.
- Alongshore winds can cause dangerous rip currents.
- The alongshore path was popular with joggers.
- They built a small alongshore cabin for summer vacations.
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