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longshore

/ˈlɔŋˌʃɔɹ/

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What does longshore mean?

adjective

  1. Of, relating to, or living along a seacoast.
  2. Flowing parallel to the shoreline, or diagonal to it, rather than perpendicular to it. (of a current)

proper noun

  1. A surname.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈlɔŋˌʃɔɹ/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Longshore pirates on both coasts being numerous, I could not afford to make light of the advice.
Joshua SlocumSailing Alone Around the WorldProject Gutenberg ebook #6317