coast

1. (noun) The edge of the land where it meets an ocean, sea, gulf, bay, or large lake. 2. (noun) The side or edge of something. 3. (noun) A region of land; a district or country. 4. (noun) A region of the air or heavens. 5. (verb) To glide along without adding energy; to allow a vehicle to continue moving forward after disengaging the engine or ceasing to apply motive power. 6. (verb) To sail along a coast. 7. (verb) To make a minimal effort; to continue to do something in a routine way, without initiative or effort. 8. (verb) To draw near to; to approach; to keep near, or by the side of. 9. (verb) To sail by or near; to follow the coastline of. 10. (verb) To conduct along a coast or river bank. 11. (verb) To slide downhill; to slide on a sled upon snow or ice.