Phrase guide

tidal river

name · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

name

Meaning 1

A locality in South Gippsland Shire, south eastern Victoria, Australia.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

A river that enters a sea or estuary and is this affected by tides; at times, water will flow upstream.

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3

noun

Meaning 3

a stream in which the effects of the tide extend far upstream

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: tidewater river, tidal stream, tidewater stream

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: stream, watercourse

History

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