low tides
Ocean at minimum
Low tides are the periodic retreats of ocean water from shore, when sea level reaches its lowest point in the tidal cycle.
Tides rise and fall roughly twice daily as the moon's gravity pulls water across the Earth.
At low tide, beaches widen, tide pools appear, and rocks normally submerged become exposed: We went clamming at low tide.
Figuratively, a low tide suggests a period of diminished resources or energy.
- ebbGradual retreat seaward
- mudflatsCoastal areas exposed at low tide
- strandThin fiber piece
- sandFine rock particles
- mudWet soil mixture
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Maximum sea levels
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