<adj.all> an inshore breeze an onshore gale sheltered from seaward winds [ adv ]
toward the shore
<adv.all> we swam two miles inshore [ adj ]
close to a shore
<adj.all> inshore fisheries
Inshore \In"shore`\, a. Being near or moving towards the shore; as, inshore fisheries; inshore currents. -- adv. Towards the shore; as, the boat was headed inshore.