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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