Oyster (Verb)
Meaning
Gather oysters, dig oysters.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- Divers headed to the coast to oyster for the prized delicacy in the shallow waters.
- Fishermen often oyster in the murky waters near the mouth of the bay.
- The villagers oyster the tidelands, collecting baskets full of the prized shellfish.
- To oyster the coastline requires patience, skill, and a knowledge of the tides.
- They learned to oyster sustainably to preserve the oyster beds for future generations.