Tidal Bore (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
- Freshwater rivers can sometimes experience a tidal bore, where a wave or wall of water moves upstream as the tide rises.
- Tidal bores can be incredibly powerful and have been known to take people and objects by surprise as they travel upstream.
- Just as the sun was rising, a large tidal bore swept up the river, carrying a small boat with it.
- The narrow estuary was prone to tidal bores during the full moon, making navigation particularly hazardous.
- Scientists studied the tidal bore phenomenon in the Amazon River to understand how it supported the region's diverse aquatic life.