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1. (adv.) onshore
onto or in the direction of the shore from a body of water.
2. onshore
on land, esp. within the area adjoining a port; ashore.
3. (adj.) onshore
moving or proceeding toward shore or onto land from a body of water:
an onshore breeze.
4. onshore
located on or close to the shore.
5. onshore
done or taking place on land.
Etymology: (1870–75)
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1. (adj) inshore, onshore, seaward, shoreward
(of winds) coming from the sea toward the land
"an inshore breeze"; "an onshore gale"; "sheltered from seaward winds"
2. (adverb) onshore
on the edge of the land
"an onshore lighthouse"
3. (adverb) onshore
on or toward the land
"they were living onshore"
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