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coasters

/ˈkoʊstərz/ /ˈkəʊstərz/

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noun

Agent noun of coast: one who coasts.

Examples :

"Even though he's a talented skateboarder, he's become one of those coasters who just rolls downhill without trying any tricks. "

person job nautical

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Something that coasts, such as a sled or toboggan.

Examples :

"The kids were excited to use their new coasters on the snowy hill. "

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A merchant vessel that stays in coastal waters.

Examples :

"The small port town relied on coasters to bring supplies from the larger cities up and down the coastline. "

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A sailor who travels only in coastal waters.

Examples :

"The small port town relied heavily on coasters to transport goods between neighboring villages along the coast. "

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A person who originates from or inhabits a coastal area.

Examples :

"Many of the students in the class are coasters, having grown up near the ocean. "

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A small piece of material used to protect the surface of a table, upon which one places cups or mugs.

Examples :

"I put the coasters on the table to prevent water rings from my iced tea. "

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A small tray on wheels, used to pass something around a table.

Examples :

"During the formal dinner, the waiter used silver coasters to smoothly deliver the hors d'oeuvres around the large table. "

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noun

A worthless compact disc or DVD, such as one that was burned incorrectly.

Examples :

"After the power went out during the burning process, the DVD became a coaster, completely unreadable. "

computing electronics technology

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A rollercoaster.

Examples :

"The amusement park was famous for its thrilling coasters. "

entertainment vehicle

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(Lake Superior) A coaster trout (brook trout, Salvelinus fontinalis)

Examples :

"During our fishing trip on Lake Superior, we hoped to catch some coasters, the beautiful and elusive brook trout that thrive in those waters. "

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noun

A prostitute, especially a white woman, plying her trade in Chinese port towns.

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