low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

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Consistent low water intake can lead to short-term memory loss and disrupt cognitive performance.1011 Improves athletic performance: Drinking plenty of water before and after exercise helps your body perform at its peak capacity, while not drinking enough can negatively affect your performance. Sherri Gordon, Health, 2 Dec. 2024 Currently, access to the Danube from the channels of the wetlands is impossible due to unusually low water levels, which is atypical for this time of year when the waters are normally at their highest in spring. Photovogue, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 It was used until 1964, when the waters of Beaver Lake covered the low water bridge. Randy McCrory Vintage Bentonville, arkansasonline.com, 3 Oct. 2024 In 2002, a viral outbreak due to warm temperatures and low water killed more than 34,000 fish species, primarily the chinook salmon on the Klamath River. Rachel Ramirez, CNN, 1 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for low water 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low water was in the 15th century

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 7 Jan. 2025.

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