low tide
"Low tide" refers to the lowest water level in a tidal cycle, occurring due to the gravitational forces of the Moon and Sun.
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Definition
B2Oceanography
(technical)The lowest point in the tidal cycle when the sea level is at its minimum height.
Example
- During low tide, the beach reveals more sand and tidal pools.
- Fishermen often plan their activities around low tide to access certain areas.
B1Daily Life
(common)The time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level.
Example
- We decided to explore the tide pools at low tide.
- Low tide is the best time to collect shells along the shore.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "low tide":
high tideflood tidelow waterlow-water markhigh watertide gatetidal wavetide waiterlow linewater level