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neap

 

[ niหp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

tide phase

A neap is a type of tide that occurs when the difference between high and low tide is at its minimum. This minimal difference happens during the first and last quarters of the moon when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are at right angles to each other, weakening their pull on the Earth's waters.

Synonyms

low tide, spring tide

Examples of usage

  • The fishermen planned their catch around the neap tides.
  • During the summer, the neap tides were less pronounced.
  • Neap tides can be beneficial for coastal ecosystems.

Translations

Translations of the word "neap" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น neap

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเฅ€เคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Niedrigwasser

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ neap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะตะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ neap

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‹ใƒผใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท neap

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ neap

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท neap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋„ค์••

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neap

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ neap

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝฎ้€€

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neap

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ neap

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะตะฐะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒœแƒ”แƒž

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ neap

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ neap

Etymology

The term 'neap' is derived from the Old English word 'neap', which referred to a tide. The word has its roots in the West Germanic language, with connections to similar terms in Middle Dutch and Middle Low German. The concept of neap tides has been recognized for centuries, and its etymology reflects the historical importance of tidal patterns for navigation and fishing. The usage of 'neap' in relation to tides emphasizes the natural cycles of the moon and their influence on Earth's oceans. This word has thus been an essential part of maritime vocabulary, illustrating the intimate relationship between humans and the sea throughout history.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,581 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.