ONSHORE


Meaning of ONSHORE in English

I. (ˈ) ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ adverb

Etymology: on (I) + shore, n.

1. : toward or onto the shore

a breeze blowing onshore

: near the shore

a boat sailing along onshore

2. : within the country : domestically

does all his business onshore

II. adjective

1. : coming or moving toward or onto the shore

an onshore breeze

an onshore current

2.

a. : situated on or near the shore

onshore oil reserves

onshore fishing

b. : placed or made within the country : domestic

onshore purchases

Webster's New International English Dictionary.      Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster.