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Examples of low tide in a Sentence
You can walk across the sand bar at low tide.
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One of the features that makes this island different than most is that at low tide, residents and guests are able to travel between the island and the mainland on foot or by a 4×4 car.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 3 Jan. 2025
The ship had been scheduled to depart Philadelphia at low tide on November 15.
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Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024
Some of the most colorful seashells in the world pepper the islands' beautiful beaches, and savvy shell collectors know that an hour before and after low tide is prime time to find sand dollars, conchs, and the rare Junonia washed ashore.
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Allison Tibaldi, USA TODAY, 23 July 2024
The west floating dock sustained significant damage in June 2023 due to sand accumulation underneath, which caused the dock to bottom out at low tide, according to the port.
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Robert Vardon, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2025
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Word History
First Known Use
1539, in the meaning defined above
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“Low tide.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20tide. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
Kids Definition
low tide
noun
: the tide when the water is at its lowest point
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