ship-to-shore
Americanadjective
adverb
noun
Etymology
Origin of ship-to-shore
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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China’s Shanghai Zhenhua Heavy Industries, or ZPMC, is the world’s largest producer of ship-to-shore cranes.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 28, 2025
There are also higher tariffs on ship-to-shore cranes, critical minerals and medical products.
From Seattle Times • May 14, 2024
Israel is also working with US Central Command to construct a "temporary maritime pier," which will allow ship-to-shore distribution, he added.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2024
A fourth features rigid rectangular sails that would retract to allow ship-to-shore cranes to pull containers off at port.
From New York Times • Jun. 24, 2021
“It’s built to get out over the waves. It’s a ship-to-shore boat. You use it to ferry people to and from their yachts.”
From "Adrift" by Paul Griffin
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