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coastline
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coastline
the outline of a coast, esp when seen from the sea, or the land adjacent to it

coastline [′kōst‚līn]
(geography)
The line that forms the boundary between the shore and the coast.
The line that forms the boundary between the water and the land.


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The extensive coastlines of Britain also offer plenty of scope for watersports and hiking trips, while the numerous resorts that dot the coastline ensure that anyone looking for traditional, relaxing pursuits on their holiday will also be well catered too.
Erosion of coastlines is a natural process, and this segment of coastline has historically eroded at some of the highest rates in the circum-Arctic, so the changes occurring on this open-ocean coast might not be occurring in other Arctic coastal settings," said Jones.
The two local shorelines will form a key element in the pounds 50m initiative, aimed at ensuring millions of people have access to the nation's coastlines.
 
 
 
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