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Common collocations with shore in American Collocation

shore noun

US /ʃɔr/

rocky, sandy etc

muddy
palm-fringed
pebbly
rocky
rugged
sandy
stony

This is a coastline of high cliffs and rocky shores, rich in flowers and wildlife.

direction

east
eastern
north
northern
southern
west

Aquarium of the Lakes is on the southern shore of Lake Windermere near Newby Bridge.

near/far

far
lee
near
opposite

In the afternoon we went to a picnic area on the far shore of Clear Lake.

sunny or peaceful

sheltered
sunny
tranquil

The more delicate red and green seaweeds will begin to decorate the pools on sheltered shores.

be on or near the shore

border
fringe
hug
lap
line
litter
skirt

The great glory of these islands is the incredible sea lapping their shores.

reach or nearly reach the shore

approach
near
reach
regain

Upon reaching shore he was evacuated by ambulance to the local hospital.