Found 2 items, similar to neap.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: neap
neap
n : a less than average tide occurring at the first and third
quarters of the moon [syn:
neap tide] [ant:
springtide]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Neap
Neap
\Neap\, n. [Cf.
Neb,
Nape.]
The tongue or pole of a cart or other vehicle drawn by two
animals. [U.S.]
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Neap
\Neap\ (n[=e]p), a. [As. n[=e]pfl[=o]d neap flood; cf.
hnipian to bend, incline.]
Low.
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Neap tides, the lowest tides of the lunar month, which
occur in the second and fourth quarters of the moon; --
opposed to
spring tides.
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Neap
\Neap\, n.
A neap tide.
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High springs and dead neaps. --Harkwill.
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