tidal
ˈtaɪdəl
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Definition of tidal - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
sea levelsTECH.dependent on the state of the tideTECH.
  • The tidal energy system works efficiently.
2.
oceanographyTECH.related to or caused by tidesTECH.
  • The tidal waves hit the shore.
oceanic
3.
tide-likeRareoccurring in or resembling tidesRare
  • Tidal waves are often misunderstood as tsunamis..
periodic
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Expressions with tidal

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large and overwhelming surge or wave of something
The news caused a tidal wave of reactions across social media..
movement of water caused by the moon and sun's gravity
The tidal current was strong near the shore.
water current caused by tides
The tidal flow was strong during the full moon.
energy obtained from the movement of sea tides
Tidal power is harnessed to generate electricity in coastal areas..
region between high and low water marks, periodically flooded
Tiny crabs scurried across the tidal zone at low tide.
area in a river or harbor filled by the tide
The tidal basin near the city is popular for scenic boat rides.

Origin of tidal

Old English, tid (time)

Terms with tidal included in their meaning

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tide
receding movement of tidal water
geography
large tidal wave in a river
TVacr.
acr: tidal volume
amount of air breathed in or out in one breath
geography
tidal race in Shetland and Orkney
tidal coast
area between high and low tide on coasts
tidal wave
sudden strong tide creating a wave in a river or estuary
geography
tidal strait in New York City separating boroughs
estuary
tidal estuary between Connecticut and Long Island

Examples of tidal in a sentence

  • Tidal forces shape the coastline over time.
  • The tidal currents are strong here.
  • Tidal forces affect the planet's rotation.
  • The tidal currents were strong today.
  • Tidal forces affect the Earth's rotation.

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  1. French:marin, océanique, ...
  2. German:gezeitenabhängig, gezeitenähnlich, ...
  3. Italian:tidale, di marea, ...
  4. Spanish:mareomotriz, de marea, ...
  5. Portuguese:de maré, ...
  6. Chinese:潮汐驱动, 潮汐的, ...
  7. Japanese:潮汐の, 潮流の, ...
  8. Arabic:مَدِّي, ...
  9. Hebrew:גָּאוּתִי, דְּמוּי-גֵּאוּת, ...
  10. Russian:приливный, приливоподобный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:припливний, припливоподібний, ...
  12. Hindi:ज्वारीय, ज्वार जैसा, ...
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