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neap
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neap
1. of, relating to, or constituting a neap tide
2. short for neap tide


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For example, Pugh discusses the "age of the tide", the lag of spring and neap tides behind full and new moon at which the solar and lunar tidal forces combine.
Changing Sea Levels by Garrett, Chris / Geoscience Canada
The rhythmites display layers of varying thickness, reflecting the high spring tides and low neap tides that mark the lunar month.
The moon's tug stretches out the day by Monastersky, R. / Science News
Neap tides occur when the orbital arrangement weakens the pull on Earth's oceans.
Ancient tidal fossils unlock lunar secrets by Monastersky, Richard / Science News
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