coastline

UK
/ˈkəʊstlaɪn/
US
/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/

Translations

coastlinenoun
coastlines
pl
UK
/ˈkəʊstlaɪn/
US
/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/
The coastline is dotted with small fishing villages.
Побережье усеяно маленькими рыбацкими деревнями.
береговая линия
The coastline stretches for hundreds of miles.
Береговая линия простирается на сотни миль.
Additional translations
линия побережья
coastlineadjective
UK
/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/
US
/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "coastline erosion").

Definitions

coastlinenoun
The outline or boundary of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance.
The rugged coastline of the island is famous for its dramatic cliffs and secluded beaches.
The land along a coast, including the beach and the immediate area inland.
The coastline was dotted with small fishing villages and bustling ports.
coastlineadjective
Relating to or situated at a coastline.
Coastline protection measures have been proposed to prevent further erosion.