COAST

/kəʊst/

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C(3) O(1) A(1) S(1) T(1)

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Definition

/kəʊst/

noun

The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake.
“The rocky coast of Maine has few beaches.”
The side or edge of something.
A region of land; a district or country.

verb

To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power.
“When I ran out of gas, fortunately I managed to coast into a nearby gas station.”
To sail along a coast.
To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort.