rugged coastline

collocation in English

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rugged
adjective
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/ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/us
/ˈrʌɡ.ɪd/
(of land) wild and not even; not easy to ...
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coastline
noun[C or U]
uk
/ˈkəʊst.laɪn/us
/ˈkoʊst.laɪn/
the particular shape of the coast, especially as seen from above, from the sea, or on ...
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(Definition ofruggedandcoastlinefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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The archipelago has an oceanic climate, a complex geology, aruggedcoastlineand many low, rolling hills.
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Theruggedcoastlineand quickly rising highlands were not particularly inviting.
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It is the site of one of the few ports on thisruggedcoastline.
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The region is known for its scenic,ruggedcoastlineand its quiet and friendly atmosphere.
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The topography includes volcanoes and aruggedcoastline.
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Nordland has aruggedcoastline, with many fjords.
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Along aruggedcoastlinewith headlands, however, mixing of estuary and oceanic waters can be intense.
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The western and eastern sections follow theruggedcoastline, providing spectacular views of the ocean.
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There are many small inlets in theruggedcoastline, but no coastal plain of any extent.
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The park also contains a spectacularruggedcoastlinewhich contains the sites of several historic shipwrecks and two lighthouses.
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The landscape is mainly bare rock; it is the most mountainous in the archipelago, with a high point of 1090 m, and aruggedcoastlineof high cliffs.
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West of this range are the low-lying hills, and to the east are the foothills and rugged coastlines.
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