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Webster 1913 Edition
Coasting
Coast′ing
,Adj.
Sailing along or near a coast, or running between ports along a coast.
Coasting trade
, trade carried on by water between neighboring ports of the same country, as distinguished from foreign trade or trade involving long voyages.
– Coasting vessel
, a vessel employed in coasting; a coaster.
Coast′ing
,Noun.
1.
A sailing along a coast, or from port to port; a carrying on a coasting trade.
2.
Sliding down hill; sliding on a sled upon snow or ice.
[Local, U. S.]
Webster 1828 Edition
Coasting
COASTING
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