estuary

• Nom désignant l'embouchure d'un fleuve ou d'une grande rivière sous l'influence de la marée, où l'eau salée rencontre l'eau douce et forme un estran ou un bras de mer partiellement fermé.

A noun referring to the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream, forming a partially enclosed coastal body of water.

1. Coastal water bodyB2formal

   The tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream, forming a transition zone between river and sea.

   Estuaire

   • The Thames Estuary is a major shipping route.
   • Many species of birds nest in the estuary.
   • The estuary provides a rich habitat for fish and crustaceans.

   Synonymesembouchurefirthinletmouth