tidal
Related to the sea’s tides
Connected to the regular rise and fall of the sea, called the tide.
tidal [noun]
- The new seawall is designed to protect the village from tidal flooding.
- This stretch of the river is tidal, so the water level changes throughout the day.
- Strong tidal currents make the entrance to the harbor dangerous for small boats.
- The wetlands provide a rich habitat for birds in the tidal zone.
- A tidal river rises and falls with the sea.
- The town built gates to stop tidal water from entering the streets.
- We checked the map to see which parts of the coast were tidal.
- Tidal currents can move swimmers away from the beach.
Caused by tide-forming gravity
Caused by the pull of gravity that also makes ocean tides, especially when talking about planets and moons.
tidal [noun]
- The intense tidal forces near the black hole would tear a spacecraft apart.
- Io’s volcanoes are powered by tidal heating from Jupiter’s gravity.
- Over millions of years, tidal interactions can slow a planet’s rotation.
- Tidal locking causes the Moon to always show the same face to the Earth.
- Strong tidal forces act on moons that orbit close to their planets.
- Tidal heating keeps some icy moons warm inside.
- Because of tidal effects, the day on Earth is slowly getting longer.
Very large and overwhelming
Very big and strong, and not easy to stop, like a very strong tide.
tidal [noun]
- The election result was driven by a tidal wave of public frustration.
- The new law unleashed a tidal surge of criticism from all sides.
- She felt a tidal pull of grief as the memories returned.
- The government faced a tidal wave of protest after the decision.
- The film created a tidal wave of interest in the old book.
- He felt a tidal wave of sadness when he heard the news.
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tidal basin
1Water area affected by tides
An area of water next to the sea where the water level goes up and down with the tide.
- The city plans to restore wetlands around the tidal basin.
- At low tide, mudflats appear along the edges of the tidal basin.
tidal current
1Water flow caused by tides
A movement of water in the sea or a river that happens because of the tide.
- Boats must be careful in this channel because of the strong tidal current.
- Divers checked the schedule to avoid swimming during the fastest tidal currents.
tidal energy
1Energy from ocean tides
Energy we get by using the rise and fall of the sea’s tides.
- Tidal energy is one form of renewable energy being tested in this region.
- Researchers are studying how to store tidal energy more efficiently.
tidal flat
1Flat coast flooded by tides
A flat area of land near the sea that is under water at high tide and dry at low tide.
- Birds feed on the tidal flats when the water goes out.
- The park protects a wide tidal flat that is rich in sea life.
tidal power
1Electricity from ocean tides
Electricity that is made by using the movement of the sea’s tides.
- The government is investing in tidal power as a clean energy source.
- Engineers say tidal power could provide reliable electricity for coastal towns.
- Unlike wind or solar, tidal power is very predictable.
tidal range
1Difference between high and low tide
The difference in height between the sea at high tide and at low tide.
- This bay has one of the highest tidal ranges in the world.
- A large tidal range can create strong currents in narrow channels.
tidal wave
1Very large sea wave
A very big, strong wave in the sea that can cause a lot of damage.
- The coastal town was destroyed by a massive tidal wave.
- Sirens warned residents to move to higher ground as the tidal wave approached.
- After the earthquake, people feared a tidal wave might hit the nearby islands.
tidal wave of
1Sudden, huge amount of something
A very big and fast increase of something, like feelings, support, or criticism.
- The company faced a tidal wave of complaints after the price increase.
- Her performance brought a tidal wave of support from fans around the world.
- The scandal set off a tidal wave of anger across social media.