adjective
adverb
Etymology
Origin of inshore
Example Sentences
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Andy, helm of the inshore lifeboat, said Marley and Dai had done "exactly the right things" by wearing life jackets, staying with the kayak and calling for help.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The voice belonged to Scott Brown, a crew member on the D-class inshore lifeboat that had been searching for Mandy after receiving multiple 999 calls.
From BBC ● Apr. 14, 2026
Three of New Zealand’s eight navy ships—two offshore patrol vessels and one inshore patrol vessel—were mothballed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 25, 2026
“It can be really deceptive when you see a lot inshore and you see bluefish nipping at menhaden in the fall.”
From Slate ● Feb. 4, 2024
Shrimp, too, depend on inshore feeding grounds for their young.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
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