Synonyms of the word

coastal

• adj. (geography) Relating to the coast; on or near the coast, as a coastal town, a coastal breeze.

coastwise

• adj. Along the coast.
• adv. Along the coast.

inshore

• adj. Close to (especially in sight of) a shore.
• adj. (of a wind) Blowing from the sea to the land.
• adv. Near the shore.
• adv. Towards the shore.

maritime

• adj. Related to the sea or sailing.
• adj. Bordering on the sea.
• adj. Living near or in the sea.
• adj. Of or relating to a mariner or sailor.

seaward

• adj. Being in or facing towards the sea, as opposed to the land.
• adv. In the direction of the sea, toward the sea.

shore

• n. Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
• n. (from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
• v. (obsolete) To set on shore.
• n. A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
• v. (transitive, without up) To provide with support.
• v. (usually with up) To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
• v. simple past tense of shear.
• n. (obsolete, Britain, dialect) A sewer.