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shores

The correct spelling is shores.

How to pronounce shores

/ʃɔːz/
noun

IPA: /ʃɔːz/

Say it like: Sho-res

The correct spelling is shores. 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 warn or threaten.
  5. 5.To offer.

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