slack tide meaning

UK /slæk taɪd/ US /slæk taɪd/ 2 syllables

slack tide (noun): the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide.

Definition of slack tide

  1. the occurrence of relatively still water at the turn of the (low) tide

    Synonyms: slack water

    Type of: tide

How to pronounce slack tide

slack tide is pronounced /slæk taɪd/ in British English and /slæk taɪd/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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