English Explanatory Dictionary

coastal squeeze

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A coastal settlement that is prevented from expanding due to the sea on one side and rural areas inland.
  2. An environmental situation where the coastal margin is squeezed between the fixed landward boundary (artificial or otherwise) and the rising sea level.

Word forms

coastal squeeze coastal squeezes
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