coastline
|coast/line|
B2
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/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/
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/ˈkəʊstˌlaɪn/
boundary of the coast
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coastline' originates from the English words 'coast' and 'line', where 'coast' refers to the land along the sea and 'line' refers to a boundary or outline.
Historical Evolution
'coastline' was formed by combining 'coast' and 'line' in the English language, and it has retained its meaning since its inception.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the line where the land meets the sea', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/14 17:24