coastal squeeze

noun

A coastal settlement that is prevented from expanding due to the sea on one side and rural areas inland.

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Meanings

nouncoastal squeeze (countable and uncountable, plural coastal squeezes)

plural coastal squeezes

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

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Chicago

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