Slack Tide (Noun)
Meaning
The occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- During slack tide, the fish swam lazily in the calm waters of the estuary.
- The boat drifted slowly to shore, taking advantage of the slack tide to make the crossing easier.
- Slack tide occurred at dawn and dusk, providing a brief respite from the strong currents.
- At slack tide, the exposed oyster beds glistened in the sunlight, attracting hungry birds.
- As the tide changed, the waters went from turbulent to tranquil, marking the arrival of slack tide.