coastwise

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Adjective coastwise has 1 sense

coastwise - along or following a coast; "coastal shipping"; "coastwise winds contributed to the storm"
Antonym: inland (indirect, via coastal)

Adverbial coastwise has 1 sense

coastwise - by way of, or along the coast; "we were travelling coastwise"

Definitions from the Web

Coastwise

Adjective (Popular Sense):

Definition: Relating to or situated along the coastline.

Example Sentence: The coastwise region of California offers stunning views of the Pacific Ocean.

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Adjective (Local Sense):

Definition: Pertaining to or used in navigation along the coast.

Example Sentence: The captain relied on coastwise charts to navigate the treacherous waters.

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Adverb:

Definition: In a manner or direction parallel to the coastline.

Example Sentence: The sailboat sailed coastwise, taking advantage of the prevailing winds.

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