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tidal current

/ˈtaɪdəl ˈkʌrənt/

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/ˈtaɪdəl ˈkʌrənt/C1formalscientific
  • ruГоризонтальное движение воды, вызванное гравитационным притяжением Луны и Солнца, приводящее к периодическим подъёмам и спадам уровня моря.

A horizontal movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, resulting in the periodic rise and fall of sea levels.

  1. Oceanic water movementB2formal

    A horizontal movement of water caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun, resulting in the rise and fall of tides.

    ruПриливное течение

    • The tidal current near the coast can be very strong during a full moon.
    • Sailors must be aware of tidal currents to navigate safely.
    • The tidal current reversed direction as the tide began to ebb.