littoral
adjective/ˈlɪtərəl/
Frequency rank: #17,291 most common English word
Meaning
Relating to or situated on the shore of a sea, lake, or river.
Example sentence
The researchers set up their equipment along the littoral zone to study tidal patterns.
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