shore

IPA: ʃˈɔr

noun

  • Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
  • (from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
  • A prop or strut supporting some structure or weight above it.
  • (obsolete except Scotland) A sewer.
  • A topographic surname from Middle English.

verb

  • (obsolete, intransitive) To arrive at the shore
  • (obsolete, transitive) To put ashore.
  • Not followed by up: to provide (something) with support.
  • Usually followed by up: to reinforce (something at risk of failure).
  • To threaten or warn (someone).
  • To offer (someone).

adverb

  • Pronunciation spelling of sure. [(modal adverb) Without doubt, certainly.]
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Examples of "shore" in Sentences

  • Camp Kachina is on the shores of Lake Belton.
  • The shores around the lake were stony ground.
  • The octopus beached on the shore of unhappiness.
  • It is located on the northern shore of Sylvan Lake.
  • The lake shore was stony and the soil unproductive.
  • The town of Sylvan Lake is built on the southern shore.
  • The eagles make roost along the steep shores of the lake.
  • The cottage still stands on the westerly shore of the lake.
  • The camping and picnic areas are located on the shores of the lake.
  • The opposite shore of the bay is the west coast of the Langness Peninsula.

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