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Meaning of tidal basin | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A type of basin, usually provided for shipping, where the tide rises and falls, without a constant depth of water.

Examples

“Today, Heysham is one of the busiest of Lancashire's smaller ports, with a tidal basin of 36 acres, and a depth of 45½ ft. and 17 ft. at high and low water respectively on spring tides.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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