coast
Pronunciation:
/kəʊst//koʊst/noun
Definitions
The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
Example: The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.
The side or edge of something.
A region of land; a district or country.
A region of the air or heavens.
verb
Definitions
To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
Example: When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.
To sail along a coast.
To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.