Riverbank vs. Shore
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Difference Between Riverbank and Shore
Riverbanknoun
A sloped side of a river acting as a barrier between the water and level ground to either side.
Shorenoun
Land adjoining a non-flowing body of water, such as an ocean, lake or pond.
Riverbanknoun
the bank of a river
Shorenoun
(from the perspective of one on a body of water) Land, usually near a port.
The seamen were serving on shore instead of in ships.The passengers signed up for shore tours.Shorenoun
A prop or strut supporting the weight or flooring above it.
The shores stayed upright during the earthquake.Shoreverb
(obsolete) To set on shore.
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Shoreverb
To provide with support.
Shoreverb
To reinforce (something at risk of failure).
My family shored me up after I failed the GED.The workers were shoring up the dock after part of it fell into the water.Shoreverb
To warn or threaten.
Shoreverb
To offer.
Shorenoun
the land along the edge of a body of water
Shorenoun
a beam or timber that is propped against a structure to provide support
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Shoreverb
serve as a shore to;
The river was shored by treesShoreverb
arrive on shore;
The ship landed in Pearl HarborShoreverb
support by placing against something solid or rigid;
shore and buttress an old building
