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Meaning of coasts

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

coasts

Pronunciation:/kəʊsts//koʊsts/

noun

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. The side or edge of something.

  3. A region of land; a district or country.

  4. A region of the air or heavens.

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. To sail along a coast.

  3. To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.

  4. To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.