tidal stream
The flow of water caused by rising and lowering tides.
tide ...
Lee tide Tidal stream running with the wind.
Leeward (loo'ard) Direction away from the wind.
Leeway The sideways drift of a vessel from her course to leeward, due to wind pressure.
Eddy - A small local current usually caused by tidal streams as they ebb and flow around or against obstructions.
Embargo - A temporary injunction against ships or cargo to prevent their arrival or departure in time of war.
Tidal stream: Current caused by the rise and fall of the tides
Tiller: A control handle that is connected to the rudder with a universal link
Tiller bar: A device linking the two tillers of a catamaran ...
tidal atlas - Small charts showing tidal stream directions and rate of flow.
tidal range - The difference of a tide's high and low water levels.
Tidal current
Also called tidal stream. The flowing of water caused by the rising and lowering tidal waters.
 See also: Hull, Boat, Point, Boom, Rail
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