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spring tide |
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spring tide either of the two tides that occur at or just after new moon and full moon when the tide-generating force of the sun acts in the same direction as that of the moon, reinforcing it and causing the greatest rise and fall in tidal level. The highest spring tides (equinoctial springs) occur at the equinoxes spring tide [′spriŋ ′tīd] (oceanography) Tide of increased range which occurs about every 2 weeks when the moon is new or full. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| So that if these three wheels go, wealth will flow as in a spring tide. |
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