coast

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coast

The children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • The shore of a sea or ocean: The land next to or near the sea.
    • A slope down which one can slide: An incline, often used for sledding or coasting.
    • The act of moving smoothly along a surface without power: The movement itself, such as on a sled, bicycle, or vehicle, using momentum or gravity.

  2. Verb:

    • To move effortlessly using existing momentum: To continue moving, especially downhill, without applying power or effort, as in a vehicle or on a bicycle.
    • To sail along or near a coast: (Less common) To travel by sea following the shoreline.
Usage Examples

  • Noun:

    • We spent our vacation on the rocky coast of Maine. (Refers to the shoreline.)
    • The children built a snow coast for their sleds. (Refers to a slope for sledding.)
    • After the engine failed, the plane began its long coast toward the landing strip. (Refers to the act of gliding without power.)

  • Verb:

    • Once you reach the top of the hill, you can just coast down on your bike. (To move downhill without pedaling.)
    • The car coasted to a stop after it ran out of gas. (To move forward using remaining momentum.)
    • The ship coasted along the southern shore. (To sail near the coast.)
Advanced Usage

  • "The coast is clear" (Idiom): A phrase meaning there is no danger of being seen or caught; the way is safe.

    • We waited until the coast was clear before leaving our hiding spot.

  • "To coast through something" (Phrasal Verb): To succeed at something with minimal effort.

    • He didn't study much; he just coasted through the exam.
Variants and Related Words
  • Coastal (Adjective): Relating to or located on a coast.
    • Coastal erosion is a serious problem.
  • Coaster (Noun):
    • A small mat placed under a glass.
    • A ship that sails along a coast.
    • One who or that which coasts (e.g., a sled).
  • Coastline (Noun): The outline or shape of a coast.
    • The country has a very rugged coastline.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Shore): Shoreline, seashore, seaboard, littoral.
  • Verb (Glide): Glide, slide, drift, freewheel.
Related Phrasal Verbs
  • Coast along: To proceed without much effort or difficulty.
    • She's just coasting along in her job, not seeking any promotion.
  • Coast in (to something): To arrive or finish effortlessly.
    • The leading runner coasted in to win the race.
Related Idioms
  • "Coast-to-coast": Extending from one coast of a country to the other, especially across the United States.
    • They took a coast-to-coast road trip.
coast

The children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope.

Noun
  1. the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it
    • his slide didn't stop until the bottom of the hill
    • the children lined up for a coast down the snowy slope
  2. the area within view
    • the coast is clear
  3. a slope down which sleds may coast
    • when it snowed they made a coast on the golf course
  4. the shore of a sea or ocean
Verb
  1. move effortlessly; by force of gravity

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