noun🔗ShareLand adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond."lake shore; bay shore; gulf shore; island shore; mainland shore; river shore; estuary shore; pond shore; sandy shore; rocky shore"geographyenvironmentnatureoceanplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port."The passengers signed up for shore tours."geographynauticaloceanplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo set on shore."The fishermen shores their catch after a long day at sea. "nauticalsailinggeographyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it."The shores stayed upright during the earthquake."architecturebuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(without up) To provide with support."The teacher shored up the students' understanding of fractions by providing extra examples. "aidactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure)."The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water."structurebuildingtechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(Obsolete except in Hiberno-English) A sewer."The old city's shores were a major source of unpleasant odors. "utilityarchitectureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo warn or threaten."The teacher shores the students to complete their homework on time or face detention. "communicationactionlanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo offer."The company shores up its reputation by donating to local charities. "aidChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading