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shoreline

/ˈʃɔːrlaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does shoreline mean?

noun

The line or edge of a body of water, such as an ocean, sea, or lake, where it meets the land. The area along a body of water, especially one that is a natural boundary between land and water.

Example

"The shoreline of the lake was lined with tall trees and rocky outcroppings."

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