accoast

/əˈkōst/

Definitions

1. verb

to move or place (something) against or into contact with a coast, especially to bring a ship safely into harbor.

“The sailors had to accoast the ship carefully to avoid hitting the rocks.”

2. noun

the act or process of accoasting a ship.

“The accoast of the ship was a complex operation requiring great skill and precision.”

Synonyms

  • beach
  • land
  • shore

Antonyms

  • deepwater
  • opensea