shore

//ʃɔːr//

Nouns
B1

Translation

shore

Definition

The shore is the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water. It refers to the area where the water meets the land, often characterized by sand, rocks, or cliffs. This term is commonly used in geographical, recreational, and descriptive contexts to talk about coastal areas. It is a more general term than 'beach', which specifically implies a sandy shore.

Example

  • We walked along the shore, collecting seashells.

    Kıyı boyunca yürüdük, deniz kabuğu topladık.

  • The ship was safely anchored close to the shore.

    Gemi, kıyıya yakın bir yerde güvenle demirlendi.

  • From the shore, we could see the distant lighthouse.

    Kıyıdan uzaktaki deniz fenerini görebiliyorduk.

  • The storm caused significant erosion to the lake shore.

    Fırtına, göl kıyısında önemli erozyona neden oldu.

  • They built a small cabin right on the shore of the river.

    Nehrin hemen kıyısına küçük bir kulübe inşa ettiler.

  • The children played in the shallow water near the shore.

    Çocuklar kıyıya yakın sığ suda oynadılar.

  • Fishing boats were lined up all along the shore.

    Balıkçı tekneleri kıyı boyunca sıralanmıştı.

  • The waves gently lapped against the rocky shore.

    Dalgalar kayalık kıyıya usulca vuruyordu.

  • We decided to have a picnic on the grassy shore of the pond.

    Göletin çimli kıyısında piknik yapmaya karar verdik.

  • As the tide went out, more of the sandy shore was revealed.

    Gelip çekildikçe, kumlu kıyının daha fazlası ortaya çıktı.

Synonyms

coast
beach
waterfront
seaside

Other meanings

  • B1
    kıyı, sahil(this page)
  • B2
    desteklemek, güçlendirmek (fiil)View this sense

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