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shore

The correct spelling is shore.

How to pronounce shore

/ʃɔː/
noun

IPA: /ʃɔː/

Say it like: Sho-re

The correct spelling is shore. Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond. For example: "lake shore;  bay shore;  gulf shore;  island shore;  mainland shore;  river shore;  estuary shore;  pond shore;  sandy shore;  rocky shore"

Usage Examples

lake shore;  bay shore;  gulf shore;  island shore;  mainland shore;  river shore;  estuary shore;  pond shore;  sandy shore;  rocky shore

The passengers signed up for shore tours.

The shores stayed upright during the earthquake.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
  2. 2.(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
  3. 3.A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
  4. 4.(Obsolete except in Hiberno-English) A sewer.

verb

  1. 1.To set on shore.
  2. 2.(without up) To provide with support.
  3. 3.(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
  4. 4.To cut, originally with a sword or other bladed weapon, now usually with shears, or as if using shears.
  5. 5.To remove the fleece from a sheep etc by clipping.

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