costal
IPA: kˈɔstʌɫ
noun
- (historical) Synonym of saco, a historical Spanish unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 111 L
adjective
- Pertaining to a rib.
- (biology) Pertaining to a costa.
- (entomology) Pertaining to the costa or to the wing areas next to it.
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Examples of "costal" in Sentences
- I live in a costal city in Oregon.
- It is a protected costal nature park.
- It is known to be a good costal sailer.
- Vaivaka is the village in the Costal belt.
- On the hindwing is a mid costal white patch.
- Coconut is very common in there as it is a costal area.
- The 'under surface' is smooth, and destitute of a costal groove.
- As a costal city, fishing is critical to the economy of Kanfarande.
- The part of the lung that is closest to the rib cage is the costal area.
- The scales on the body of the snake are called the dorsal or costal scales.
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