lee tide
Definition
Noun: A lee tide is a tidal current that flows in the same direction as the wind is blowing. This phenomenon can create hazardous conditions for navigation, particularly for small vessels.
Usage
The term is used in nautical and maritime contexts to describe a specific and potentially dangerous tidal condition. * The sailors were concerned about the lee tide pushing them toward the rocky shore. * Navigating against a strong lee tide requires significant engine power. * The captain warned that a lee tide combined with the onshore wind could make docking difficult.
Advanced Usage
- The danger of a lee tide is often compounded by other factors like wave height and the vessel's size. It is a key consideration in coastal piloting and seamanship.
Variants and Related Words
- Leeward Tide: This is a direct synonym for lee tide. It explicitly references the leeward direction (the side sheltered from the wind).
- The small boat was caught in a powerful leeward tide.
- Windward Tide: This is the antonym, describing a tide that flows the direction of the wind.
- Leeway: This is a related nautical term meaning the sideways drift of a ship caused by wind or current, which a lee tide can exacerbate.
Synonyms
- Leeward tide
Antonyms
- Windward tide
- Weather tide
Noun
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a tide that runs in the same direction as the wind is blowing
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a leeward tide is dangerous for small boats
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