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longshore
CIDE DICTIONARY
longshore, a. [Abbrev. from alongshore.].
Belonging to the seashore or a seaport; along and on the shore. R. Browning. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
longshore, adj.
1 existing on or frequenting the shore.
2 directed along the shore.
1 existing on or frequenting the shore.
2 directed along the shore.
Etymology
along shore
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