tidefall

English

noun
Definitions
  • A waterfall that empties directly into the sea; a coastal waterfall
  • The transition of tides to or from high tide and low tide

Etymology

Compound from English tide (time, period, period around a festival, season, period around a holiday, hour, occasion, period surrounding a festival) + English fall.

Origin

English

fall

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