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