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coast1 nouncoast2 verb coastcoast1 /kəʊst $ koʊst/ ●●● S3 W2 noun   coast1Origin: 1300-1400 Old French coste, from Latin costa ‘rib, side’ - A power station, which can operate on coal or oil, is being built on the coast near Hadera.
- At this rate, she will never make the north coast by nightfall.
- By 1914, they had set up a system of relaying messages from coast to coast.
- Next is the coast from La Spezia to Pisa.
- Only 10 percent of the coast was said to be in excellent condition.
- The tallest Western species is the coast redwood, which I described in an earlier chapter.
► coast noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea: · The hurricane struck Florida’s coast.· St Andrew’s is on the east coast of Scotland. ► shore noun [countable, uncountable] the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: · The children managed to swim to shore but their father was swept out to sea.· Vevey is a pretty town on the shores of Lake Geneva. ► the seashore the land along the edge of the sea, especially where there is sand and rocks: · Waves were crashing onto the seashore. ► coastline noun [countable] the edge of the land next to the sea – used especially about a long length of land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: · The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.· Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline. ► seaboard noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea. Used mainly about very large countries such as the US or Australia: western/eastern etc seaboard: · Australia’s eastern seaboardAtlantic/Pacific etc seaboard: · the Atlantic seaboard of the US ► the seaside British English a place at the edge of the sea where people go for a holiday: · The children love going to the seaside. ► by the sea British English, by the ocean American English on land next to the sea: · We bought a small cottage by the sea.· He always walks by the ocean in the early morning. land at the edge of water► the coast the part of a country that is close to the sea - use this when you are talking about a country or a large part of a country: · driving along the Californian coast, from San Francisco to LAon the coast (=on land that is close to the sea): · a little house on the coast of Brittanyoff the coast (=in the sea but close to the land): · They discovered oil off the northern coast of Scotland.the coast of: · The ship slowly made its way along the west coast of Africa. ► the shore the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: · We could see a boat about a mile from the shore.the shore of/the shores of: · a small town on the shores of Lake Ontario ► beach an area of sand at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about a place where you go to relax and enjoy yourself: · The area has miles of unspoiled sandy beaches..the beach: · By nine o'clock the beach was already crowded with people.· Let's go to the beach tomorrow. ► the seaside British a place at the edge of the sea - use this especially to talk about somewhere where you go for a holiday or to enjoy yourself: · When I was little we used to go to the seaside most weekends. ► by the sea British /by the ocean American on land next to the sea: · We bought a small cottage by the sea.· walking by the ocean in the early morning ► coastline the edge of the land next to the sea - use this especially to talk about a long length of this land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: · The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.· Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.· Far below us, we could just see the coastline of Argentina dimly outlined. ► Naturebackwater, nounbank, nounbank, verbbare, adjectivebarrier reef, nounbay, nounbayou, nounbeach, nounbeck, nounbelt, nounbillow, nounbiting, adjectivebitter, adjectiveblack ice, nounblast, nounblazing, adjectivebleach, verbblizzard, nounblow, verbblowy, adjectivebluff, nounbluster, verbblustery, adjectivebog, nounboiling, adjectiveboulder, nounbracing, adjectivebreaker, nounbreeze, nounbreezy, adjectivebrook, nounbrush, nounbrushwood, nounburn, nounbutte, nouncanyon, nouncascade, nouncataract, nouncave, nouncavern, nounchange, verbchasm, nounchoppy, adjectiveclap, nounclear, verbclement, adjectivecliff, nouncloud, nouncloudburst, nouncloudy, adjectivecoast, nouncoastal, adjectivecoastline, nouncone, nouncopse, nouncountry, nouncranny, nouncrater, nouncreation, nouncreep, verbcrisp, adjectivecrosswind, nouncumulus, nouncyclone, noundale, noundell, noundense, adjectivedew, noundewdrop, noundewfall, noundewy, adjectivedisgorge, verbdog days, noundownpour, noundownriver, adverbdownstream, adverbdownwind, adverbdrift, verbdrift, noundriftwood, noundrizzle, noundrop, verbdrop, noundrought, noundry, adjectivedry land, noundull, adjectivedune, nounduster, noundust storm, nouneast, adjectiveeddy, nounelectrical storm, nounequable, adjectiveeye, nounface, nounfail, verbfair, adjectivefall, nounfell, nounfen, nounfield, nounfierce, adjectivefiord, nounfirth, nounfjord, nounflood, verbflood, nounflood tide, nounflotsam, nounflow, nounflow, verbflower, nounflurry, nounfog, nounfogbound, adjectivefoggy, adjectivefoothill, nounfoothold, nounford, nounforeshore, nounforest, nounfoul, adjectivefreak, adjectivefreeze, nounfresh, adjectivefreshen, verbfreshwater, adjectivefrost, nounfury, noungale, noungale force, adjectivegap, noungentle, adjectivegeyser, nounglacial, adjectiveglen, noungnarled, adjectivegrassy, adjectivegreen, adjectivegreenery, nounground, nounground level, noungulley, noungully, noungust, noungust, verbgusty, adjectivehail, nounhailstone, nounhailstorm, nounhaze, nounheadwind, nounheath, nounheather, nounheat wave, nounhigh tide, nounhigh water, nounhill, nounhillock, nounhillside, nounhill station, nounhilly, adjectivehoarfrost, nounhot spring, nounhummock, nounhurricane, nounice, nouniceberg, nounice cap, nouninclement, adjectiveincline, nounIndian summer, nouninland, adjectiveinland, adverbinlet, nouninshore, adverbisland, nounisle, nounislet, nounjetsam, nounjungle, nounknoll, nounlake, nounlakeside, adjectiveledge, nounlightning, nounlip, nounloch, nounlough, nounlow tide, nounlow water, nounmarshland, nounmeadow, nounmere, nounmild, adjectivemillpond, nounmire, nounmist, nounmisty, adjectivemoan, verbmoan, nounmonsoon, nounmoonless, adjectivemoor, nounmoorland, nounMother Nature, nounmound, nounmountain, nounmountainous, adjectivemountainside, nounmountaintop, nounmouth, nounmudflat, nounmull, nounmurmur, verbmurmur, nounnarrows, nounnestle, verbnew moon, nounnook, nounnorth, adjectivenortheast, adjectivenortheaster, nounnortheasterly, adjectivenortherly, adjectivenorthwest, adjectivenorthwester, nounnorthwesterly, adjectivenotch, nounoasis, nounonshore, adjectiveooze, nounoutcrop, nounovercast, adjectiveozone, nounpack ice, nounpalisade, nounpanorama, nounparch, verbparched, adjectivepass, nounpatchy, adjectivepeak, nounpeal, nounpeasouper, nounpebble, nounpelt, verbpenumbra, nounperishing, adjectivepinewood, nounpinnacle, nounpitiless, adjectivepond, nounpour, verbprecipice, nounprospect, nounpuddle, nounquicksand, nounradiate, verbraging, adjectiverain, nounrainbow, nounrain drop, nounrainfall, nounrainstorm, nounrainwater, nounrainy, adjectiverange, nounrapids, nounrarefied, adjectiveravine, nounraw, adjectiverecede, verbreedy, adjectivereef, nounreservoir, nounridge, nounrift, nounrime, nounrise, verbrise, nounrock, nounrocky, adjectiveroll, verbrolling, adjectiverough, adjectiverural, adjectivescenery, nounscud, verbsea breeze, nounsea mist, nounset, verbshore, nounsky, nounslope, nounsludge, nounsnow, nounsnowbound, adjectivesnow-capped, adjectivesnowdrift, nounsnowfall, nounsnowflake, nounsnowstorm, nounsnowy, adjectivesouth, adjectivesoutheast, adjectivesoutheaster, nounsoutheasterly, adjectivesoutherly, adjectivesouthwest, adjectivesouthwesterly, adjectivespinney, nounspring, nounstream, nounsullen, adjectivesultry, adjectivesummer, nounsummit, nounsun, nounsundown, nounsun-drenched, adjectivesunrise, nounsunset, nounsunshine, nounswamp, nounsweep, verbswollen, adjectivetempestuous, adjectivethaw, verbthaw, nounthicket, nounthin, adjectivethunder, verbthunderbolt, nounthunderstorm, nounthundery, adjectivetide, nountreeless, adjectivetree-lined, adjectivetrough, nounturf, nountussock, nountwilight, nounvale, nounvalley, nounverdant, adjectivevisibility, nounvoid, nounwashout, nounwater, nounwatercourse, nounwaterfall, nounwaterside, nounwaterspout, nounwax, verbwest, adjectivewest, adverbwestbound, adjectivewesterly, adjectivewesternmost, adjectivewestward, adverbwet, adjectivewhirlpool, nounwhirlwind, nounwhite horses, nounwhitewater, nounwild, adjectivewill o' the wisp, nounwind, nounwindstorm, nounwindswept, adjectivewindy, adjectivewood, nounwooded, adjectivewoodland, nounwoodsy, adjectivewoody, adjectivezephyr, noun ADJECTIVES/NOUN + coast► rocky· the rocky coast of Maine ► rugged (=rough and uneven)· There are sandy beaches in the west and a rugged coast in the east. ► the east/west/north/south coast· We stayed on the south coast of the island. ► the Atlantic/Pacific/Mediterranean etc coast· the Mediterranean coast of Spain coast + NOUN► a coast road· In summer the coast road is very crowded. ► a coast path· There were wonderful sea views from the coast path. ► the coast route (=the way that follows the coast)· I’d prefer to take the coast route. verbs► follow the coast (=stay close to the coast)· The path follows the coast. ► hug the coast (=follow it very closely)· A small railway hugs the coast. phrases► a stretch of coast (=a long area of coast)· The 13th century chapel lies on a spectacular stretch of coast. ► a coast/coastal/cliff path· From the cliff path, you get superb views out to sea. ► the coast road· He continued along the coast road. ADJECTIVE► eastern· His findings mirror those of other studies elsewhere on the eastern coast.· The island's best beaches lie along the norther and eastern coasts with plenty of sand to choose from.· It will become misty near some eastern coasts.· The mainland of Yvresse lies along the eastern coast of Ulthuan but the realm also encompasses the islands of the Eastern Ocean. ► northern· The most recent road circuits the northern coast of the Applecross peninsula and branches from the Lochcarron road outside Shieldaig.· In the end, this small valley along the northern coast of California will become a solid block of life.· This small area was centred around Oviedo on the northern coast.· Perkins moved from Nashville to Mendocino along the Northern California coast two years ago.· Now they come from the central and northern coasts of California. ► southern· Nicephorus' fleet harried the accessible southern coasts in retribution, but made no firm gains.· On the southern Dhofar coast, monsoon rains provide a fertile climate in which bananas and citrus trees proliferate.· The docks were built where the deep water channel of the Humber touches the southern coast. ► western· He knew the time had come to head directly north along the western coast and investigate Cape Wrath at last. NOUN► east· They are between the hills and the Forth and are sparing nothing in Lothian, from the east coast to Dunedin.· We stayed overnight in a motor camp in Picton and continued next day, southwards down the east coast to Kaikoura.· A view of the east coast bays will encompass many miles and always a huge sky.· The east coast main line has been electrified, according to figures provided by the Minister, at a cost of £470 million.· The recession on the east coast has taken a heavy toll of banks there.· The east coast of Britain has notably less rainfall than the country's average.· His ship was turned into a minesweeper in the war, and he went down with her off the east coast. ► guard· The end of Grand Isle hosts the coast guard headquarters.· Across from us, the coast guard station is quiet.· The field station consists of a modern Ann Exe built on to the old coast guard station.· As is the way of coast guard stations, it once had waves lapping at its doorstep.· The coast guard impound boats if they find anything. ► north· The first, titled Bosigran, covers the north coast from Wicca Pillar to Sennen.· At this rate, she will never make the north coast by nightfall.· At last I found the right place on an island off the north coast.· Off the north coast of Siberia there may be something even bigger.· Heavy industry was developed along the north coast, without any consideration of chemical, atmospheric and environmental pollution.· Some of the women are lifelong volunteers, but many began to get involved once they moved to the north coast.· In some places on exceptionally clear days you can almost see from the south to the north coast.· From Portela, an alternative route is to go along the north coast through Porto da Cruz and Faial. ► path· Continue east along the coast path.· Although justifiably most famous for the coast path there are plenty of other outdoor activities to enjoy in Pembrokeshire.· From Readymoney Cove at Fowey the coast path is clearly signed to Polkerris.· Start by picking up the coast path by the sea in Swanage.· Threecliff Bay - one of the highlights on the coast path west of Mumbles.· It was a just over a week since she had first set foot on the Dorset coast path.· Cross the bridge by Aberrhigian Beach and walk along the coast path. ► road· We drive through mountains and then out along a dull coast road.· He was rowed ashore again, and I watched as he embarked along the coast road.· She takes them for a walk along the coast road.· Heading further north, a journey along the 60 miles of coast road is rewarding for its spectacular views.· He turned down a street leading to the coast road, and Ruth knew he was heading for Starr Hills.· She reached the coast road and a fire engine charged into view, spreading a bow wave.· Crossing the coast road, she climbed up the gradual grassy slope on the land ward side of the sea wall.· Cobalt joined the coast road and they roared along the ramparts of the ancient town. ► sea· The sea coast provides fishing and in some of the larger settlements, main harbours. ► south· The breakthrough was a squat we turned over on the south coast, two years back.· The police were said to be concentrating on, the south coast.· An ambitious reclamation scheme on the south coast also came to nothing around this time.· Elsewhere, on the south coast, the match between Ardingly and Eastbourne also reflected the open approach which deserves encouragement.· It has been typical weather on Britain's south coast this August.· His family own a bakery and have two shops on the south coast.· Similar vans have been spotted in the south-east and on the south coast.· They will also cut journey times to Gatwick and to the south coast. ► west· Turning off is the A.832 bound for Gairloch, forty-five miles distant on the west coast.· That eliminated the east and west coasts.· However, in the deeper waters off the west coast, dives in excess of 1000m have been recorded for grey seals. VERB► live· The economic position of those who lived near the coast was higher, and there were wealthy Vahumpura traders in Colombo.· An estimated 145, 000 of the marine mammals live off the California coast.· So you want to live on the coast?· If the sequoia is the biggest living thing, the coast redwood is the tallest living thing. ► the coast is clear- We raced out the door as soon as the coast was clear.
- Or do you wait till they tire of the taunting and go to release the victim when the coast is clear?
1[countable] the area where the land meets the sea → coastalcoast of the west coast of Africa We drove along the Pacific coast to Seattle.on the coast I used to live in a small village on the coast (=on the land near the sea).off the coast a small island off the coast (=in the sea near the land) of Scotland the first European to cross Africa coast to coast a deserted stretch of coast2the coast is clear informal if the coast is clear, it is safe for you to do something without being seen or caughtCOLLOCATIONSADJECTIVES/NOUN + coastrocky· the rocky coast of Mainerugged (=rough and uneven)· There are sandy beaches in the west and a rugged coast in the east.the east/west/north/south coast· We stayed on the south coast of the island.the Atlantic/Pacific/Mediterranean etc coast· the Mediterranean coast of Spaincoast + NOUNa coast road· In summer the coast road is very crowded.a coast path· There were wonderful sea views from the coast path.the coast route (=the way that follows the coast)· I’d prefer to take the coast route.verbsfollow the coast (=stay close to the coast)· The path follows the coast.hug the coast (=follow it very closely)· A small railway hugs the coast.phrasesa stretch of coast (=a long area of coast)· The 13th century chapel lies on a spectacular stretch of coast.THESAURUScoast noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea: · The hurricane struck Florida’s coast.· St Andrew’s is on the east coast of Scotland.shore noun [countable, uncountable] the land along the edge of the sea or along the edge of a lake: · The children managed to swim to shore but their father was swept out to sea.· Vevey is a pretty town on the shores of Lake Geneva.the seashore the land along the edge of the sea, especially where there is sand and rocks: · Waves were crashing onto the seashore.coastline noun [countable] the edge of the land next to the sea – used especially about a long length of land or the shape it makes, for example as seen from the air: · The road follows the rugged coastline of northern France for nearly 100 miles.· Environmentalists are concerned about possible damage to some of the most beautiful stretches of Welsh coastline.seaboard noun [countable] the part of a country that is close to the sea. Used mainly about very large countries such as the US or Australia: western/eastern etc seaboard: · Australia’s eastern seaboardAtlantic/Pacific etc seaboard: · the Atlantic seaboard of the USthe seaside British English a place at the edge of the sea where people go for a holiday: · The children love going to the seaside.by the sea British English, by the ocean American English on land next to the sea: · We bought a small cottage by the sea.· He always walks by the ocean in the early morning.coast1 nouncoast2 verb coastcoast2 verb [intransitive] VERB TABLEcoast |
| Present | I, you, we, they | coast | | he, she, it | coasts | | Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | coasted | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have coasted | | he, she, it | has coasted | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had coasted | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will coast | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have coasted |
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| Present | I | am coasting | | he, she, it | is coasting | | you, we, they | are coasting | | Past | I, he, she, it | was coasting | | you, we, they | were coasting | | Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been coasting | | he, she, it | has been coasting | | Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been coasting | | Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be coasting | | Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been coasting |
- If you feel that you've been coasting in your job, perhaps it's time for a change.
- Laura was a bright kid and she could coast along at school without too much effort.
- She used to be an honor student, but now she's just coasting.
- But this is hardly a place for coasting.
- By now we were close to my farm, coasting down off the ridge, the headlights turning the gravel road white.
- I had to coast along until I stopped.
- In 1994 he coasted to re-election.
- So there's no scope to coast at all and not pick the strongest team.
- The shares were coasting along at above 400p and looking like going better after a string of tipsters recommendations.
- You begin by coasting down the log flume, which makes you laugh.
an easy job or way of life► easy · He has lived an easy life in college for the last few years.· Being a teacher isn't easy.have it easy (=have a very easy life) · Lawyers really have it easy -- lots of money for very little work. ► cushy informal very easy - use this especially when you think that someone has an extremely easy job or life and you are jealous of them or do not approve of them: · Eventually he got a cushy job as a newspaper correspondent in Madrid.· Being a stewardess is not a cushy lifestyle - it's very hard work.a cushy number British (=a cushy job or way of life): · What a cushy number, living rent-free in return for taking the dog out once a day! ► coast to not have to make much effort in your job or school work because the work is easy for you to do: · If you feel that you've been coasting in your job, perhaps it's time for a change.coast along: · Laura was a bright kid and she could coast along at school without too much effort. ► Wateradrift, adjectiveaft, adjectiveahoy, interjectionaircraft carrier, nounamidships, adverbanchor, nounanchor, verbanchorage, nounark, nounastern, adverbballast, nounbarge, nounbargee, nounbargepole, nounbarnacle, nounbarque, nounbarrage, nounbeach, verbbeam, nounbecalmed, adjectiveberth, nounberth, verbbilge, nounbill of lading, nounbillow, nounblade, nounboat, nounboat hook, nounboathouse, nounboating, nounboatman, nounbob, verbbollard, nounboom, nounbow, nounbridge, nounbrig, nounbulkhead, nounbunk, nounbuoy, nouncabin, nouncabin boy, nouncabin class, nouncabin cruiser, nouncable, nouncanal, nouncanal boat, nouncanoe, nouncanoe, verbcapstan, nouncaptain, nouncatamaran, nouncircumnavigate, verbclipper, nouncoast, verbcoaster, nouncoastguard, nouncockpit, nouncommodore, nouncompanionway, nounconning tower, nouncoracle, nouncordage, nouncox, nouncoxswain, nouncraft, nouncrew, verbcrossing, nouncrow's nest, nouncruise, verbcruise liner, nouncruiser, nouncruise ship, nouncutter, noundeck, noundecompression chamber, nounderrick, noundinghy, noundisembark, verbdisgorge, verbdisplacement, noundock, noundock, verbdocker, noundockside, noundockyard, noundory, noundownstream, adverbdraught, noundraw, verbdrawbridge, noundredge, verbdredger, noundrift, verbdrift, noundrifter, noundriftwood, noundrilling platform, noundrown, verbdry dock, noundugout, noundyke, nounembark, verbensign, nounferry, nounferry, verbferryboat, nounfigurehead, nounfirst mate, nounfirst officer, nounfleet, nounflotilla, nounfo'c'sle, nounforecastle, nounfounder, verbfrigate, nounfrogman, noungalleon, noungalley, noungangplank, noungangway, noungondola, noungondolier, noungrappling iron, nounground, verbgunnel, noungunwale, nounhalyard, nounharbour, nounhatch, nounhawser, nounhelm, nounhelmsman, nounhigh tide, nounhigh water, nounhigh water mark, nounhold, nounhoot, nounhoot, verbhouseboat, nounhovercraft, nounhulk, nounhull, nounhydrofoil, nounhydroplane, nounhydroplane, verbicebreaker, nouninboard, adjectiveinflatable, nouninflow, nounJet Ski, nounjetty, nounjib, nounjunk, nounkayak, nounkeel, nounketch, nounknot, nounkt, land, verblanding stage, nounlane, nounlaunch, verblaunch, nounleeward, adjectivelife belt, nounlifeboat, nounlife buoy, nounlife jacket, nounlifeline, nounlife preserver, nounlife raft, nounlife vest, nounlighter, nounlighthouse, nounlightship, nounliner, nounlist, verblock, nounlock keeper, nounlog book, nounlongshoreman, nounlow tide, nounlow water, nounlow water mark, nounlugger, nounmainmast, nounmainsail, nounmaritime, adjectivemast, nounmaster, nounmasthead, nounmerchantman, nounmerchant navy, nounmerchant seaman, nounminesweeper, nounmizzen, nounmoor, verbmooring, nounmother ship, nounmotorboat, nounnarrow boat, nounnautical, adjectivenavigable, adjectivenavigate, verbnavigation, nounoakum, nounoar, nounoarlock, nounoarsman, nounoarswoman, nounoceangoing, adjectiveoffshore, adjectiveoil slick, nounoil tanker, nounoutboard motor, nounoutrigger, nounoverboard, adverboyster bed, nounpacket boat, nounpaddle, nounpaddle, verbpaddle steamer, nounpassage, nounpelagic, adjectiveperiscope, nounpier, nounpilot, nounpilot, verbpitch, verbPlimsoll line, nounplot, verbply, verbpoop deck, nounport, nounporthole, nounport of call, nounpowerboat, nounprivateer, nounpromenade deck, nounpropeller, nounprow, nounpunt, nounpunt, verbpurser, nounquadrant, nounquarterdeck, nounquay, nounraft, nounrafting, nounreef, verbrefit, verbregatta, nounresurface, verbrig, verbrig, nounrigging, nounroll, verbroll, nounroll-on roll-off, adjectivero-ro, nounrow, verbrowboat, nounrowing, nounrowing boat, nounrowlock, nounrubber dinghy, nounrudder, nounsail, verbsail, nounsailboat, nounsailing, nounsailing boat, nounsailing ship, nounsailor, nounsaloon, nounsampan, nounschooner, nounscull, nounscull, verbscupper, verbscupper, nounscuttle, verbseaborne, adjectivesea captain, nounsea dog, nounseafaring, adjectiveseagoing, adjectivesea lane, nounsea legs, nounsealer, nounseaman, nounseamanship, nounseaworthy, adjectivesheet, nounship, nounshipmate, nounshipping, nounshipping lane, nounship's chandler, nounshipwreck, nounshipwright, nounshipyard, nounside-wheeler, nounskiff, nounskull and crossbones, nounslaver, nounslipway, nounsloop, nounsluice, nounsmack, nounsonar, nounspar, nounspeedboat, nounsplice, verbSS, starboard, nounsteam, verbsteamboat, nounsteamer, nounsteamship, nounsteerage, nounsteersman, nounstern, nounstevedore, nounsteward, nounstewardess, nounstoker, nounsub, nounsubmarine, nounsubmarine, adjectivesubmersible, nounsundeck, nounsupertanker, nounswab, verbswell, nounswing bridge, nountack, nountack, verbtender, nounthird class, nountiller, nountonnage, nountopside, adverbtowpath, nountransport, nountransport ship, nountrawler, nountrim, verbtrimaran, nountroopship, nountub, nountug, nounupstream, adverbvessel, nounvoyage, nounvoyage, verbwake, nounwardroom, nounwarship, nounwaterborne, adjectivewaterlogged, adjectivewaterway, nounweir, nounwhaler, nounwheelhouse, nounwhirlpool, nounwindjammer, nounwindward, adjectivewreck, nounyachting, noun ► coasting to victory The Ugandan relay team are coasting to victory. ► a coast/coastal/cliff path· From the cliff path, you get superb views out to sea. ► the coast road· He continued along the coast road. ADVERB► along· The giant palms lining the road inspected me disinterestedly as I coasted along trying to find the Alcade Apartments.· They rise up out of nowhere, coast along in the rearview mirror.· The shares were coasting along at above 400p and looking like going better after a string of tipsters recommendations.· Not long ago, this team coasted along on the road to resurrection.· The end result is that both start coasting along in the same direction in which the box was originally moving.· I had to coast along until I stopped. NOUN► victory· Oakland promptly coasted to a 34-13 victory, its first road win since Nov. 12, 1995.· The Cowboys promptly made their strongest statement of the season, coasting to a 29-10 victory over Miami. ► west· Projects such as the west coast main line and the Channel Tunnel rail link are expected to come in well over budget. 1[usually + adverb/preposition] if a car or bicycle coasts, it moves without any effort from you or any power from the enginecoast down/around/along etc Bev coasted downhill on her bicycle.2to not try very hard to do something well – used to show disapproval: Janey’s teacher says she’s just coasting at school.3to be successful at something without much effort: They scored three goals in the first half and from then on United were coasting.coast to/through The Ugandan relay team are coasting to victory.4to sail along the coast while staying close to land |