Meaning of the word shore in English

What does shore mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

shore

US /ʃɔːr/

UK /ʃɔːr/

the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or wide river

Example:

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We walked along the shore, collecting seashells.

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The boat drifted towards the shore.

Synonym:

coast beach bank strand seaside

to support or prop up with a shore or shores

Example:

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They had to shore up the old building to prevent it from collapsing.

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The workers used wooden beams to shore up the tunnel.

Synonym:

prop buttress brace support reinforce

Related Word:

shore up