1. the land along the edge of a sea, lake, or other large body of water

1. to support or strengthen with a prop or beam

Examples

• We walked along the rocky shore collecting seashells.
• The waves crashed against the shore during the storm.
• They built a cabin near the shore of the lake.
• The workers had to shore up the old building’s foundation.
• Heavy timber was used to shore the tunnel walls.
• Children played in the sand along the shore.
• The boat was pulled up onto the shore for repairs.