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Meaning of coast
noun
- The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. Example: The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.
- The side or edge of something.
- A region of land; a district or country.
- A region of the air or heavens.
verb
- To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power. Example: When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.
- To sail along a coast.
- To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
- To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
- To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
Source: Free Dictionary API.
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