NEAP TIDE
A tide of decreased range, which occurs about every two weeks when the moon is at one quarter or three-quarters full.
Neap Tide
A minimum tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.
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NENortheastNeap TideA minimum tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.
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SPRING TIDE A tide of increased range, which occurs about every two weeks when the moon is new or full. Related term: neap tide ...
the consequent horizontal movement of water along the coastlines is also called "tide," but it is preferable to designate the latter as tidal current, reserving the name tide for the vertical wavelike movement. See equatorial tide, neap tide, ...
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