Definition of "coastwise" [coast•wise]

• Along, by way of, or following a coast: The winds blew coastwise. Coastwise winds contributed to the storm. (adverb)

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• "Every incoming coastwise vessel was boarded by the union officials and its crew sent ashore."
• "But there were coastwise skippers I would have returned and killed when"
• "It is doubtful whether this form of coastwise trading can be regarded as an economic business in these days."