Nearshore

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The region extending seaward from the shoreline.
  2. 2
    Non-US operations located near the US, for example in Mexico or the Caribbean. US
Verb
  1. 1
    To move operations to locations near the US, such as Mexico or the Caribbean. US

Etymology

Etymology 1

From near + shore.

Etymology 2

By analogy with offshore.

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