nearshore
[ neer-shawr, -shohr ]
/ ˈnɪərˌʃɔr, -ˌʃoʊr /
adjective
extending from or occurring along a shore.
Nearby words
- nearby,
- nearctic,
- nearer tibet,
- nearest and dearest,
- nearly,
- nearshoring,
- nearside,
- nearsighted,
- nearsightedly,
- nearsightedness
Origin of nearshore
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nearshore
[ nîr′shôr′ ]
The region of land extending between the backshore, or shoreline, and the beginning of the offshore zone. Water depth in this area is usually less than 10 m (33 ft).
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