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tidewater

/ˈtaɪdˌwɔː.tər/

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noun

/ˈtaɪdˌwɔː.tər/C1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее низменные прибрежные земли, осушаемые приливными потоками, часто характеризующиеся влиянием океанских приливов.

A noun referring to low-lying coastal land that is drained by tidal streams, often characterized by the influence of ocean tides.

uncountable

  1. Coastal lowlandC1formalamerican

    Low-lying land along a coast that is drained by streams affected by ocean tides.

    ruПриливная низменность

    • The tidewater region of Virginia is known for its marshes and estuaries.
    • Many species of birds nest in the tidewater areas of the Atlantic coast.
    • The town was built on tidewater, making it vulnerable to flooding during storms.

    Synonymscoastal plainlowland

Forms
  • tidewaters plural form
  • tidewaters' possessive plural form
  • tidewater's possessive singular form