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SHORES Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word shores. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word shores. (close relations)
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littoral
adjectiveadj
adjective

• of or relating to a coastal or shore region

noun

• the region of the shore of a lake or sea or ocean

beaches
nounn
noun

• an area of sand sloping down to the water of a sea or lake

verb

• land on a beach

coasts
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the shore of a sea or ocean

• a slope down which sleds may coast

• the area within view

• the act of moving smoothly along a surface while remaining in contact with it

verb

• move effortlessly; by force of gravity

seashores
nounn
noun

• the shore of a sea or ocean

prop up
verbv
verb

• support by placing against something solid or rigid

bolster
verbv
noun

• a pillow that is often put across a bed underneath the regular pillows

verb

• support and strengthen

• prop up with a pillow or bolster

• add padding to

buttress
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support usually of stone or brick; supports the wall of a building

verb

• reinforce with a buttress

• make stronger or defensible

land
verb, nounv, n
noun

• United States inventor who incorporated Polaroid film into lenses and invented the one step photographic process (1909-1991)

• the land on which real estate is located

• material in the top layer of the surface of the earth in which plants can grow (especially with reference to its quality or use)

• territory over which rule or control is exercised

• the solid part of the earth's surface

• the territory occupied by a nation

• a domain in which something is dominant

• extensive landed property (especially in the country) retained by the owner for his own use

• the people who live in a nation or country

• a politically organized body of people under a single government

• agriculture considered as an occupation or way of life

verb

• reach or come to rest

• cause to come to the ground

• bring into a different state

• bring ashore

• deliver (a blow)

• arrive on shore

• shoot at and force to come down

prop
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support placed beneath or against something to keep it from shaking or falling

• any movable articles or objects used on the set of a play or movie

• a propeller that rotates to push against air

verb

• support by placing against something solid or rigid

reinforce
verbv
verb

• make stronger

• strengthen and support with rewards

shoring
nounn
noun

• a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support

• the act of propping up with shores

strengthen
verbv
verb

• make strong or stronger

• gain strength

• give a healthy elasticity to

support
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

• aiding the cause or policy or interests of

• something providing immaterial assistance to a person or cause or interest

• a military operation (often involving new supplies of men and materiel) to strengthen a military force or aid in the performance of its mission

• documentary validation

• the financial means whereby one lives

• supporting structure that holds up or provides a foundation

• the act of bearing the weight of or strengthening

• a musical part (vocal or instrumental) that supports or provides background for other musical parts

• any device that bears the weight of another thing

• financial resources provided to make some project possible

verb

• give moral or psychological support, aid, or courage to

• support materially or financially

• be behind; approve of

• be the physical support of; carry the weight of

• establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

• adopt as a belief

• support with evidence or authority or make more certain or confirm

• argue or speak in defense of

• play a subordinate role to (another performer)

• be a regular customer or client of

• put up with something or somebody unpleasant

set ashore
verbv
verb

• arrive on shore

shore up
verbv
verb

• support by placing against something solid or rigid

Best Hypernyms For SHORES

Here is a list of related hypernyms for shores, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (10)
arrive beam border bound come formation get hold support sustain
Phrases (2)
geological formationhold up

Alternatives for LITTORAL

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