neap

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adjective

: of, relating to, or constituting a neap tide

neap

2 of 2

noun

Examples of neap in a Sentence

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Adjective
These effects interact with each other, creating peaks and troughs during spring and neap tides. Jo Marchant, Wired, 1 Sep. 2020

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Word History

Etymology

Adjective

Middle English neep, from Old English nēp being at the stage of neap tide

First Known Use

Adjective

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neap was before the 12th century

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“Neap.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neap. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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