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tidal basin

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A type of basin, usually provided for shipping, where the tide rises and falls, without a constant depth of water.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

a basin that is full of water at high tide

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: basin

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