spring tide

Definitions

The tide which occurs when the moon is new or full; the effects of the Sun and moon being reinforced so that this tide is of maximum range.

Equivalents

Examples

“Spring⟳ tides at Chepstow rise⟳ 40 ft., and there is a rapid current except for a very short time.”

“During the day conditions worsened quickly—for example, a 2-6-0 on the Uckfield line suddenly encountered flood⟳ water high enough to enter⟳ its ashpan and extinguish its fire—until lock⟳ gates up-river at Barcombe gave way and a tidal wave⟳ rolled down the valley meeting head-on a spring⟳ tide rolling up from the coast.”

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