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Coast
01
the land close to a sea, ocean, or lake
Examples
The coast was full of seashells and small pebbles.
The north coast is less developed and perfect for nature lovers.
02
the action or instance of moving smoothly along a surface while maintaining contact, typically with little or no effort
Examples
The skateboarder enjoyed a long coast down the hill.
The car came to a coast before reaching the traffic light.
03
a slope or incline suitable for sledding or gliding
Examples
The children ran to the coast and took turns sledding down.
We found a gentle coast perfect for beginners.
to coast
01
to progress or succeed with minimal effort
Examples
She coasts through her classes without studying much.
The team coasted to victory after scoring early goals.
02
to move effortlessly, often downhill, without using power
Examples
The bicycle coasted down the hill with ease.
The skateboarder coasted gracefully along the sidewalk.
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