Pronunciation: /niːp/
noun a neap tide
A1 Neap tides occur when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.
A2 During neap tides, the difference between high and low tide is minimal.
B1 Fishermen prefer to fish during neap tides as the currents are weaker.
B2 The neap tide cycle occurs every two weeks, in between the spring tides.
C1 Scientists study the effects of neap tides on coastal ecosystems and marine life.
C2 The neap tide phenomenon is influenced by various factors including gravitational pull and Earth's rotation.
adjective referring to a type of tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water
A1 The neap tide is not as strong as the spring tide.
A2 During neap tides, the difference between high and low tide is minimal.
B1 Fishermen prefer to fish during neap tides when the currents are calmer.
B2 The neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other.
C1 Scientists study the gravitational forces that cause neap tides to occur.
C2 The neap tide cycle occurs approximately every two weeks in conjunction with the lunar phases.
formal The neap tide occurs when the sun and moon are at right angles to each other, resulting in minimal tidal range.
informal During neap tides, the water doesn't come up as high on the shore.
slang I heard the surfers like to catch some gnarly waves during neap tides.
figurative In the neap of winter, the town was quiet and still, like time itself had paused.
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