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Rarecoasting
The correct spelling is coasting.
How to pronounce coasting
verb
Say it like: Coa-sti-ng
The correct spelling is coasting. To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power. For example: "When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station."
Usage Examples
“When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.”
Meanings
verb
- 1.To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
- 2.To sail along a coast.
- 3.To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.
- 4.To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of.
- 5.To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of.
noun
- 1.The act of sailing along a coast, or from port to port.
- 2.The act of an already moving vehicle rolling along without use of power for a short distance.
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