the land along the edge of a body of water
"We sat on the warm shore and watched the waves roll in."
Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
"I accidentally dropped my keys down the shore while trying to unclog the drain in the basement."
A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
A sewer.
In plain English: The shore is the land area right next to the ocean where the waves wash up.
"We walked along the sandy shore to watch the sunset."
Usage: Use shore to refer specifically to the land bordering large bodies of water like oceans and lakes, rather than small ponds where bank is often preferred. Avoid confusing it with beach, which describes only the sandy or pebbly part near the water's edge.
To set on shore.
"The captain tried to shore his crew against mutiny by threatening them with harsher penalties if they disobeyed orders."
To provide with support.
simple past tense of shear
To warn or threaten.
In plain English: To shore something means to make it more stable or secure by adding support.
"The heavy rain began to shore up our defenses before the storm hit."
A topographic surname, from Middle English​.
"The genealogist confirmed that their family name Shore was indeed a topographic surname derived from Middle English, indicating an ancestor who lived near the water's edge."
The word "shore" comes from the Old English word for a rugged rock or cliff. It traveled into modern English with this original meaning of a steep, rocky coastline.