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onshore

/ɒnˈʃɔːr/ adjective · British & US
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What does onshore mean?

adjective

Located on or near the shore of a sea, lake, or river; situated on land as opposed to offshore.

Example

"The onshore wind made the sailboat difficult to maneuver."

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