slack tide

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Noun slack tide has 1 sense

slack water, slack tide - the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide
--₁ is a kind of tide

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Slack Tide

Definition

Slack tide refers to the period of time when there is little to no current movement in a body of water, typically occurring between the ebb and flood tides.

Senses

Noun

The state of little or no tide current in a specific location or time.

Usages

Local

Locally, slack tide is often used by fishermen to determine the optimal time for fishing as it is when the tidal currents are minimal, allowing for better catch rates.

Examples

The sailors anchored their boats during slack tide to avoid strong currents.
During slack tide, the water surface was so still that it reflected the surrounding mountains.
Local fishermen flocked to the beach during slack tide as it marked the best time to catch large fish.

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