longshore
/lɔŋʃɔr/
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- Relating to or located on the shore of a sea or lake; coastal.
- The longshore current carries sand along the beach, shaping the coastline.
- They built a longshore path for walking and biking beside the ocean.
- Longshore winds can affect the temperature and weather near the coast.
- Relating to the work of loading and unloading ships at a port (short for longshoreman).
- He took a longshore job at the docks, moving cargo from ships to trucks.
- The longshore union negotiated better safety conditions for port workers.
- Longshore labor is essential for keeping international trade moving.
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