ship-to-shore

American  

[ship-tuh-shawr, -shohr] / ˈʃɪp təˈʃɔr, -ˈʃoʊr /

adjective

1. operating between a ship and the shore.

   a ship-to-shore radio.

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adverb

1. from a ship to the shore.

   The message was sent ship-to-shore.

noun

1. a ship-to-shore radio.

Etymology

Origin of ship-to-shore

First recorded in 1905–10

Example Sentences

The Zhen Hua 29 sailed out of Shanghai in June carrying five enormous ship-to-shore cranes bound for seaports in the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, or ZPMC, is the world’s largest producer of ship-to-shore cranes.

From The Wall Street Journal

U.S. officials estimate that Chinese cranes make up about 80% of ship-to-shore cranes at American ports.

From The Wall Street Journal

Only three companies outside of China make ship-to-shore cranes that are available for international purchase, according to the American Association of Port Authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s also the Navy’s last live-firing range for ship-to-shore bombardments.

From Los Angeles Times