Meaning & use
coastline
The outline or shape of a coast, especially as seen on a map or from the air.
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The country's jagged coastline is dotted with small fishing villages.
Erosion has reshaped the coastline significantly over the past fifty years.
A note on using this word
"Coastline" emphasizes shape and length, often used when discussing maps, erosion, or measurements.
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