tidal bore

/ˌtaɪdl bɔər/
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Definitions of tidal bore
  1. noun
    a high wave (often dangerous) caused by tidal flow (as by colliding tidal currents or in a narrow estuary)
    synonyms: aegir, bore, eager, eagre
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    type of:
    tidal current, tidal flow
    the water current caused by the tides
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