Eager (Noun)
Meaning
A high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary).
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The surfers tried to avoid the eager that was forming in the estuary due to the conflicting tidal currents.
- As the tide changed, an eager began to form in the narrow passage, threatening to capsize the small boat.
- The sailors knew they had to navigate through the eager quickly before it became too turbulent.
- A massive eager was reported in the estuary, forcing the authorities to close the passage to all vessels.
- The fishermen had to wait until the eager dissipated before they could continue their journey up the river.