nearshore

[neer-shawr, -shohr]

adjective

extending from or occurring along a shore.

Origin of nearshore

First recorded in 1895–1900; near + shore¹

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nearshore in Science

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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