water's edge

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The line where the land meets a body of water.

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Examples (10)

  • 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.