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coastline

[/ˈkoʊstlaɪn/]
nounpl: coastlines
linha de costa
1. The outline of a coast, especially with regard to its shape and appearance
The rocky coastline of Maine is famous for its natural beauty.
A linha de costa rochosa do Maine é famosa por sua beleza natural.
2. The boundary between land and sea or ocean
The coastline stretches for hundreds of kilometers along the Atlantic.
A linha de costa se estende por centenas de quilômetros ao longo do Atlântico.
Synonyms
shorecoastshorelineseashorewaterfront
Antonyms
inlandinterior

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
linha de costa
Most common usage in Brazil
General Brazilian
costa
Shortened, informal version
Portugal
linha de costa
Standard usage in European Portuguese
Portugal
litoral
Alternative term used in Portugal

Related Idioms & Phrases

along the coastline
rugged coastline
pristine coastline
jagged coastline
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