neap

Meanings

• noun

  A low tide, intermediate between spring tide and heap tide.

  - "During neap tides, the water is calm and clear, making it ideal for swimming and fishing."
  - "The neap tide occurs approximately every 14 days and lasts for about 12 hours."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with neap
deep , peep , keep , creep

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Variants

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neap , neap tide , neaps , neap tides

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Etymology

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From Old French 'neap', meaning 'new', referring to the new moon during which this tide occurs.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'neap tide' is also used in astronomy to describe a new moon.

2. Neap tides occur more frequently than spring tides due to the lunar cycle.

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Related Concepts

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1. spring tide: A tide that occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are aligned with the earth, resulting in higher than average tides.

2. heap tide: A tide that occurs when the gravitational forces of the moon and sun are at right angles to the earth, resulting in lower than average tides.

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Culture

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In literature, the neap tide is often used as a metaphor for tranquility and stillness. In art, it has been depicted in various forms, from serene seascapes to still lifes.

How to Memorize "neap"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calm body of water during a neap tide. Imagine the gentle lapping of the waves against the shore.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'neap' with the idea of calmness and stillness.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym N-E-A-P: New, Easy, And Peaceful.

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