low waters
River at ebb
Low waters is the plural of low water, referring to multiple instances when tides or water levels reach their lowest point.
Sailors and fishermen track low waters to navigate shallow areas safely: The low waters this week will expose the reef.
Figuratively, low waters can describe periods of diminished resources or difficult times: The company weathered financial low waters.
- shallowsAreas of little depth
- minimaLowest possible quantities
- ebb tideReceding ocean current
- spring tidesMaximum tidal range events
- nadirsLowest possible points
recession · mudflats · ebb · rock bottom · intertidal · tidal flats · running aground · drought · seashores · navigational hazards · trough · dry season · adversity · groundwater depletion · drying up · shoals · downturn · lean times
low watershigh waters
Elevated water levels
high water · high tide · flood stage · flood waters · high water mark
low watersflood
Overwhelming water overflow
flooding · torrent · surge · raging waters · overflowing
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