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Uncommonshores
The correct spelling is shores.
How to pronounce shores
/ʃɔːz/
nounIPA: /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.Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
- 2.(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
- 3.A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
- 4.(Obsolete except in Hiberno-English) A sewer.
verb
- 1.To set on shore.
- 2.(without up) To provide with support.
- 3.(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
- 4.To warn or threaten.
- 5.To offer.
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