low tide

Thân thiện

The children explore the rocky shore at low tide.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide: The point in the tidal cycle when the water level is at its minimum, revealing more of the shoreline. It is the opposite of high tide.

Usage

• The term "low tide" is used to describe a specific state or point in time during the tidal cycle.
• It is often used to discuss coastal activities, navigation, and marine life.
• It can be used in both literal and figurative contexts.

Examples

• Noun:
  • We went beachcombing at low tide to find shells and sea glass.
  • The harbor is too shallow for large boats during low tide.
  • The rocks, hidden at high tide, are fully exposed at low tide.

Advanced Usage

• "at low tide": Used to specify an event occurring during this tidal phase.
  • The best time to explore the tidal pools is at low tide.
• Figurative Use: Can describe a point of minimum intensity, activity, or fortune.
  • Morale in the office was at a low tide after the project was canceled.

Variants and Related Words

• Low water (noun): A synonym for low tide, often used in technical or navigational contexts.
  • The chart indicates the depth at low water.
• Ebb tide (noun): Refers to the period when the tide is receding from high to low tide.
  • The boat drifted out with the ebb tide.

Synonyms

• Ebb: The process of the tide flowing out or the state of low tide.
• Neap tide: A tide with the least difference between high and low water levels, occurring twice a month. (Note: This refers to the type of tide, not the low point itself).

Related Phrases

• The tide is out: A common phrase meaning the water is at low tide.
  • We can walk to the island when the tide is out.

Học thuật

Noun

1. the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide

Từ đồng nghĩa

• low water