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onshore


on·shore

adj \ˈn-ˌshr, ˈän-\

Definition of ONSHORE

1
: coming or moving from the water toward or onto the shore <an onshore wind>
2
a : situated on or near the shore as distinguished from being in deep or open water b : situated on land
3
: domestic 2 <onshore markets>
on·shore \ˈn-ˈ, ˈän-ˈ\ adverb

First Known Use of ONSHORE

1875

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