HyperDic: neap_tide

English > 1 sense of the expression neap tide:
NOUNeventneap tide, neapa less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon
English > neap tide: 1 sense > noun 1, event
MeaningA less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.
Synonymneap
Broaderhigh tide, high water, highwaterThe tide when the water is highest
OppositespringtideA greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons
Spanishbajamar, cuadratura, marea baja, marea muerta

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