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Coastal

Of or pertaining to a coast.

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Coastwise 84% connected

Alt. of Coastways

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Coastwise 84% connected

Alt. of Coastways

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Inshore 84% connected

Being near or moving towards the shore; as, inshore fisheries; inshore currents.

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Inshore 84% connected

Being near or moving towards the shore; as, inshore fisheries; inshore currents.

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Maritime 84% connected

Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime s…

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Maritime 84% connected

Bordering on, or situated near, the ocean; connected with the sea by site, interest, or power; having shipping and commerce or a navy; as, maritime s…

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Seaward 84% connected

Directed or situated toward the sea.

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Seaward 84% connected

Directed or situated toward the sea.

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Seashore 74% connected

The coast of the sea; the land that lies adjacent to the sea or ocean.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Seashore 74% connected

The coast of the sea; the land that lies adjacent to the sea or ocean.

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Seashore 66% connected

The coast of the sea; the land that lies adjacent to the sea or ocean.

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Coastwise 92% connected

Alt. of Coastways

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Inland 94% connected

Within the land; more or less remote from the ocean or from open water; interior; as, an inland town.

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Inland 94% connected

Within the land; more or less remote from the ocean or from open water; interior; as, an inland town.

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