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coastwise

American

[kohst-wahyz] / ˈkoʊstˌwaɪz /

adverb

along the coast.

We sailed coastwise for days before finding a harbor.

adjective

following the coast.

Etymology

Origin of coastwise

First recorded in 1685–95; coast + -wise

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