coastwise
Americanadverb
adjective
Etymology
Origin of coastwise
Example Sentences
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It could also suppress the coastwise slave trade and abolish slavery in the District of Columbia.
From New York Times ● Jan. 12, 2021
Ever since the Japanese occupation of Shantung, Chefoo has been one of the principal ports of call of coastwise British steamers.
From Time Magazine Archive
War has caused a shortage of bottoms for coastwise food shipment.
From Time Magazine Archive
The transfer of American vessels from coastwise and intercoastal routes to British aid service.
From Time Magazine Archive
In April the Senate Committee on Interoceanic Canals held hearings upon an act to amend the Panama Canal Act repealing the provision providing for freeing coastwise American ships from tolls.
From Under Four Administrations From Cleveland to Taft by Oscar S. Straus
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