neap

[US]/niːp/
[UK]/nip/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj.of or relating to a neap tide
n.a tide of minimal range occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon
vi.to approach neap tide; to reach the highest point of neap tide
vt.to cause (a ship) to be stranded due to neap tide
Word Forms
Pluralneaps

Phrases & Collocations

neap tide

neap spring

neap period

neap cycle

neap day

neap flow

neap current

neap effect

neap wave

neap amplitude

Example Sentences

during a neap tide, the water levels are at their lowest.

fishermen often prefer to go out during neap tides.

the neap tide occurs twice a month.

neap tides result in less strong currents.

boating is safer during neap tides.

we scheduled our beach trip for a neap tide.

neap tides can affect marine life behavior.

understanding neap tides is important for coastal navigation.

neap tides are characterized by minimal water movement.

we observed the shoreline changes during the neap tide.

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