coast
IPA: kˈoʊst
noun
- The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
- (obsolete) The side or edge of something.
- (obsolete) A region of land; a district or country.
- (obsolete) A region of the air or heavens.
- A region of British Columbia, Canada
verb
- (intransitive) To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
- (intransitive, nautical) To sail along a coast.
- (intransitive) To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
- (intransitive, obsolete) To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
- (transitive, obsolete) To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
- (transitive, obsolete) To conduct along a coast or river bank.
- (US, dialect) To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.
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