Alongshore: meaning, definitions and examples
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alongshore
[ əˈlɔːŋˌʃɔːr ]
coastal navigation
The term 'alongshore' refers to movement along or parallel to the shore of a body of water. It is often used in maritime contexts to describe the navigation of boats and ships that travel close to the coastline. Alongshore activities can include fishing, tourism, and transportation. The term is particularly relevant in discussions of coastal geography and oceanography.
Synonyms
beachside, coastal, shoreline.
Examples of usage
- The boats moved alongshore to avoid rough waters.
- Coastal towns thrive on alongshore tourism.
- He prefers to sail alongshore rather than out at sea.
Translations
Translations of the word "alongshore" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ao longo da costa
🇮🇳 किनारे के साथ
🇩🇪 entlang der Küste
🇮🇩 di sepanjang pantai
🇺🇦 уздовж берега
🇵🇱 wzdłuż wybrzeża
🇯🇵 沿岸の
🇫🇷 le long de la côte
🇪🇸 a lo largo de la costa
🇹🇷 kıyı boyunca
🇰🇷 해안沿의
🇸🇦 على طول الساحل
🇨🇿 podél pobřeží
🇸🇰 pozdĺž pobrežia
🇨🇳 沿海的
🇸🇮 ob obali
🇮🇸 með ströndinni
🇰🇿 жаға бойымен
🇬🇪 კონტინენტის გასწვრივ
🇦🇿 sahil boyunca
🇲🇽 a lo largo de la costa
Etymology
The word 'alongshore' is derived from the combination of two English words: 'along' and 'shore'. The term combines the Old English 'along' meaning 'in a line', or 'alongside', and 'shore', which comes from the Middle English 'sore', meaning the land at the edge of a sea or lake. The concept has been used for centuries, particularly within maritime cultures, to convey ideas of proximity to the coast and navigation techniques appropriate for shallow or coastal waters. As coastal communities developed, particularly with the rise of trade and fishing, 'alongshore' began to appear more frequently in literature and maps, outlining key nautical routes and navigational strategies favored by fishermen and sailors. Over time, it has evolved to encompass not only maritime navigation but also activities and societies that are influenced by coastal geography.