neap tide

Meaning

The tide which occurs just after the first and third quarters of the moon, when there is least difference between high tide and low tide.

Opposite of

spring tide

Synonyms

neap

low tide

reflux

spring-tide

refluence

waning half moon

ebb

dead tide

low water

Translations

marea muerta

marée de morte eau

Nippflut

Nipptide

água-morta

doodtij

petite marée

marea de cuadratura

marée de quadrature

مد صغير؛ مد معتدل

χαμηλή παλίρροια

marea baja

marea di quadratura

marée de morte-eau

άμπωτη

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈniːpˌtaɪd/

Etymology

Cognate with Danish: niptid

Cognate with German: Nipptide

Cognate with Old English: nēpflōd

In summary

From neap + tide. Compare Danish niptid (“neap tide”), German Nipptide (“neap tide”), Old English nēpflōd (“neap tide”).