1. relating to neap tides, which have the smallest range between high and low water
Usage: nautical

1. a neap tide
Usage: nautical

Examples

• The neap tide made it difficult to launch the boat from the shallow harbor.
• During neap tides, the water level changes very little.
• Fishermen prefer spring tides over neaps for better access to tidal pools.
• The neap occurs twice each month when the moon is in its first or third quarter.
• Beach walkers noticed the neap left less exposed sand than usual.
• The harbor master warned that the neap would make docking challenging for larger vessels.