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onshore Definition and Meaning in English (onshore definition)

adjective
Synonyms:coastalland-basedterrestrial
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Onshore definition: Describing something that is located or occurring on land, especially in contrast to offshore activities or locations.

Definitions of Onshore

  1. 1adjective

    Describing something that is located or occurring on land, especially in contrast to offshore activities or locations.

  2. 2adverb

    Indicating movement or position towards or on the land from the sea or a body of water.

Example Sentences

business

“The company announced plans to build a new onshore wind farm.”

casual

“Strong winds blew onshore all afternoon, bringing a fresh sea breeze.”

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What is the meaning of Onshore in English?▼
Onshore definition: Describing something that is located or occurring on land, especially in contrast to offshore activities or locations.
How do you translate 'Onshore' to English?▼
'Onshore' translates to 'onshore' in English. Onshore definition: Describing something that is located or occurring on land, especially in contrast to offshore activities or locations.
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