water's edge
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The line where the land meets a body of water.
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- A row of boats was beached at the water's edge.
- We sat at the water's edge, watching the sunset.
- A lone heron stood perfectly still at the water's edge, hunting for fish.
- The children love to run and splash along the water's edge.
- We plan to build a small cabin right at the water's edge.
- The ancient castle was built perilously close to the water's edge.
- Can you see that strange rock formation from the water's edge?
- Be careful not to slip on the mossy stones at the water's edge.
- As dusk fell, the lights from the distant city began to shimmer across the lake, visible from the water's edge.
- He has been waiting for hours at the water's edge for the ferry to arrive.