Meaning Of The Word Onshore

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onshore
Onshore means happening on or near land, rather than at sea.

onshore in American English
moving onto or toward the shore
adjective: moving or proceeding toward shore or onto land from a body of water
adverb: onto or in the direction of the shore from a body of water

onshore in British English
towards the land

onshore in the Oil and Gas Industry 1
adjective: Onshore drilling and production takes place on or under the land.

onshore in the Oil and Gas Industry 2
adverb: If something happens onshore, it takes place on or under the land.

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