Associations to the word «Onshore»

Wiktionary

ONSHORE, adjective. Moving from the sea towards the land
ONSHORE, adjective. Positioned on or near the shore
ONSHORE, adverb. From the sea towards the land
ONSHORE, verb. (management) To relocate production, services or jobs to lower-cost locations in the same country.

Dictionary definition

ONSHORE, adverb. On or toward the land; "they were living onshore".
ONSHORE, adjective. (of winds) coming from the sea toward the land; "an inshore breeze"; "an onshore gale"; "sheltered from seaward winds".
ONSHORE, adjective. On the edge of the land; "an onshore lighthouse".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley