shore vs water's edge

shore

noun
  • Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond. 

  • A prop or strut supporting some structure or weight above it. 

  • Land, usually near a port. 

  • A sewer. 

verb
  • Not followed by up: to provide (something) with support. 

  • Usually followed by up: to reinforce (something at risk of failure). 

  • simple past tense of shear 

water's edge

noun
  • The edge of any body of water, such as a lake or sea. 

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