coastwise
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2VERB + COASTWISE
export, securing, shipped
COASTWISE + NOUN
movement, navigation, u
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adj
Along the coast.
coastwise shipping
Because of the drastic reduction in the use of petrol and tyres the railway is now called on to effect practically all the island's transport, with the exception of a small amount handled by one coastwise steamer.
adv
Along the coast.
The barley was shipped coastwise.
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5coastwise shipping
WiktionaryBecause of the drastic reduction in the use of petrol and tyres the railway is now called on to effect practically all the island's transport, with the exception of a small amount handled by one coast
WiktionaryUntil the war of 1914-18 the largest proportion of coal was shipped for export or coastwise movement to U.K. ports, and even with the decline of the industry between the wars this trend continued unti
WiktionaryThe barley was shipped coastwise.
WiktionaryOn July 11, 1775, Josiah wrote to John in Philadelphia that the best method of securing the coastwise navigation of the colonies was by row-galleys.
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