shore

A2
Pronunciation
/ʃɔː/
/ʃɔɹ/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.

Example Sentences
  • lake shore;  bay shore;  gulf shore;  island shore;  mainland shore;  river shore;  estuary shore;  pond shore;  sandy shore;  rocky shore
2 Definition

(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.

Example Sentences
  • The passengers signed up for shore tours.
3 Definition

A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.

Example Sentences
  • The shores stayed upright during the earthquake.
4 Definition

(Obsolete except in Hiberno-English) A sewer.

Verb
12 definition(s)
1 Definition

To set on shore.

2 Definition

(without up) To provide with support.

3 Definition

(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).

Example Sentences
  • The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water.
4 Definition

To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.

5 Definition

To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

6 Definition

To deform because of forces pushing in opposite directions.

7 Definition

To transform by displacing every point in a direction parallel to some given line by a distance proportional to the point’s distance from the line.

8 Definition

To make a vertical cut in the coal.

9 Definition

To reap, as grain.

10 Definition

To deprive of property; to fleece.

11 Definition

To warn or threaten.

12 Definition

To offer.