Coasting: meaning, definitions and examples
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coasting
[ ˈkoʊstɪŋ ]
movement or travel
Coasting refers to the act of traveling without the use of power or propulsion, usually relying on momentum. This can occur in various contexts, such as riding a bicycle downhill or surfing on a wave, where the forces of gravity or momentum are utilized to continue movement.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The cyclist enjoyed coasting down the hill.
- She was coasting on her skateboard.
- The boat was coasting along the shoreline.
- He loves coasting on his surfboard during the summer.
Translations
Translations of the word "coasting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 navegação à vela
🇮🇳 कोस्टिंग
🇩🇪 Gleiten
🇮🇩 meluncur
🇺🇦 костинг
🇵🇱 zjeżdżanie
🇯🇵 コースティング
🇫🇷 navigation à la voile
🇪🇸 navegación costera
🇹🇷 kıyı navigasyonu
🇰🇷 코스팅
🇸🇦 الإبحار على الساحل
🇨🇿 plavba podél pobřeží
🇸🇰 plavba pozdĺž pobrežia
🇨🇳 沿海航行
🇸🇮 obmorsko plovbo
🇮🇸 stranda sigling
🇰🇿 жағада жүзу
🇬🇪 პირდაპირი მეზღვაური
🇦🇿 sahil gəmisi
🇲🇽 navegación costera
Etymology
The term 'coasting' originates from the word 'coast', stemming from the Old French word 'coste', meaning 'side' or 'border'. It evolved through the Middle English term 'coste' which was influenced by its Latin root 'costa', meaning 'rib' or 'side'. Over time, 'coasting' has come to signify moving effortlessly, deriving this notion from the idea of using the natural slope or side of a surface to travel without exerting force. The use of 'coasting' in recreational contexts, such as biking or surfing, became popular in the 19th and 20th centuries with the rise of these activities, emphasizing an easy and enjoyable form of movement.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #18,520, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 18520 coasting
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- 18522 stupor
- 18523 elated
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