Neap Tide (Noun)
Meaning
A less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The neap tide made it difficult for the small boat to navigate the shallow waters of the harbor.
- During the neap tide, the beach was much wider than usual, allowing for more room to sunbathe.
- The fishermen were disappointed by the neap tide, which made it harder to catch fish in the usual spots.
- The neap tide coincided with the summer solstice, resulting in some of the lowest water levels of the year.
- The sailor had to carefully plan his route to avoid running aground during the neap tide.