/on"shawr", -shohr", awn"-/ , adv.
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.
adj.
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.
[ 1870-75; ON + SHORE 1 ]