tidal current

ˈtaɪdəl ˈkʌrənt

Definition

Definition of tidal current - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

ocean movement

TECH.

movement of water caused by the moon and sun's gravity

TECH.

The tidal current was strong near the shore.
Divers planned their route around a strong tidal current.
Fishing boats anchored to avoid the incoming tidal current.

tidal flow

tidal stream

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movement of water caused by the moon and sun's gravity

Expressions with tidal

tidal wave

large and overwhelming surge or wave of something

The news caused a tidal wave of reactions across social media..

tidal flow

water current caused by tides

The tidal flow was strong during the full moon.

tidal power

energy obtained from the movement of sea tides

Tidal power is harnessed to generate electricity in coastal areas..

tidal zone

region between high and low water marks, periodically flooded

Tiny crabs scurried across the tidal zone at low tide.

tidal basin

area in a river or harbor filled by the tide

The tidal basin near the city is popular for scenic boat rides.

tidal energy

energy from tides used to generate electricity

Tidal energy is a promising renewable energy source.

Expressions with current

against the current

adj.

opposing the usual direction or trend

Her ideas were always against the current, challenging conventional wisdom.

swim with the current

move in the same direction as the water flow

The fish swim with the current to conserve energy.

current of thought

prevailing opinion or feeling among a group

The current of thought in the meeting was against the proposal.

float with the current

go along with prevailing trends or opinions

She tends to float with the current in social situations.

current balance

amount of money in an account now

Check your current balance before making a purchase.

current events

recent happenings of significant public interest

The journalist reported on current events affecting the nation..

current of air

gentle breeze or draft indoors

A current of air came through the open window.

current price

price of a product or service at this moment in time

Check the current price before you decide to buy the phone.

current status

the present condition or situation

The current status of the project is on hold.

current year

ongoing calendar year

We are planning events for the current year.

Terms with tidal current included in their meaning

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tide race

water

fast-moving tidal current in narrow channels

tideway

water

strong tidal current in a river channel

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French:courant de marée, ...
German:Gezeitenstrom, ...
Italian:corrente di marea, ...
Spanish:corriente de marea, ...
Portuguese:corrente de maré, ...
Chinese:潮流, ...
Japanese:潮流, ...
Arabic:تِيَار مَدِّي, ...
Hebrew:זֶרֶם גֵּאוּת וָשֵׁפֶל, ...
Russian:приливное течение, ...
Ukrainian:припливна течія, ...
Hindi:ज्वार-प्रवाह, ...
Bengali:জোয়ার-ভাটার স্রোত, ...
Catalan:corrent de marea, ...
Czech:přílivový proud, ...
Danish:tidevandsstrøm, ...
Dutch:getijdenstroom, ...
Greek:παλιρροϊκό ρεύμα, ...
Hungarian:árapályáramlás, ...
Khmer:ចរន្តទឹកជំនោរ, ...
Korean:조류, ...
Persian:جریان جزر و مدی, ...
Polish:prąd pływowy, ...
Portuguese (BR):corrente de maré, ...
Romanian:curent de maree, ...
Swedish:tidvattenström, ...
Thai:กระแสน้ำขึ้น-ลง, ...
Turkish:gelgit akıntısı, ...
Vietnamese:dòng thủy triều, ...

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