shoreline
|shore/line|
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/ˈʃɔrˌlaɪn/
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/ˈʃɔːˌlaɪn/
boundary between land and water
Etymology
Etymology Information
'shoreline' originates from the combination of 'shore' and 'line', where 'shore' refers to the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water, and 'line' refers to a long, narrow mark or band.
Historical Evolution
'shoreline' was formed by combining the words 'shore' and 'line' in English, maintaining its meaning over time.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'the line where the shore meets the water', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the line along which a large body of water meets the land.
The hikers followed the shoreline for several miles.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42