[on-shawr, -shohr, awn-] 
| 1. | onto or in the direction of the shore from a body of water: a breeze blowing onshore. |
| 2. | in or on a body of water, close to or parallel with the shore: to sail a boat onshore. |
| 3. | on land, esp. within the area adjoining a port; ashore: to land and shop onshore. |
| 4. | moving or proceeding toward shore or onto land from a body of water: an onshore breeze. |
| 5. | located on or close to the shore: an onshore lighthouse; an onshore buoy. |
| 6. | done or taking place on land: onshore liberty for the crew. |
| on·shore (ŏn'shôr', -shōr', ôn'-) adj.
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