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onshore
[ on-shawr, -shohr, awn- ]
adverb
- onto or in the direction of the shore from a body of water:
a breeze blowing onshore.
- in or on a body of water, close to or parallel with the shore:
to sail a boat onshore.
- on land, especially within the area adjoining a port; ashore:
to land and shop onshore.
adjective
- moving or proceeding toward shore or onto land from a body of water:
an onshore breeze.
- located on or close to the shore:
an onshore lighthouse; an onshore buoy.
- done or taking place on land:
onshore liberty for the crew.
verb (used with or without object)
onshore
/ ˈɒ²ÔËˆÊƒÉ”Ë /
adjective
- towards the land
an onshore gale
- on land; not at sea
Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms
- ´Ç²Ô·²õ³ó´Ç°ù·¾±²Ô²µ noun
˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
The others rescued were taken to the port of Gravelines where they were received treatment by onshore emergency services.
This includes supporting local authorities who are leading the onshore response in both Norfolk and Lincolnshire.
The collision happened within an environmentally rich area - both for marine species but also onshore populations of birds who feed on fish and other aquatic organisms.
The government is also looking at how communities near onshore wind farms and other energy infrastructure can receive benefits.
Large waves may come onshore and rain will accompany the strong winds, which will make for very poor weather conditions, especially on roads.
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