Defn: A bureau of the United States government charged with the topographic and hydrographic survey of the coast and the execution of belts of primary triangulation and lines of precise leveling in the interior. It now belongs to the Department of Commerce and Labor.
COASTER
Coast"er, n.
1. A vessel employed in sailing along a coast, or engaged in the coasting trade.
2. One who sails near the shore.
COASTING
Coast"ing, a.
Defn: Sailing along or near a coast, or running between ports along a coast. Coasting trade, trade carried on by water between neighboring ports of the same country, as distinguished fron foreign trade or trade involving long voyages. — Coasting vessel, a vessel employed in coasting; a coaster.
COASTING
Coast"ing, n.
1. A sailing along a coast, or from port to port; a carrying on a coasting trade.
2. Sliding down hill; sliding on a sled upon snow or ice. [Local, U. S.]
COASTWISE; COASTWAYS
Coast"wise`, Coast"ways`, adv.