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Word: Neap
Speech Type: Noun
late Middle English, originally an adjective from Old English nēp, first element of nēpflōd ‘neap flood’, of unknown origin
niːp
a tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is least difference between high and low water
Short Definition:tide just after first or third quarters of moon when there is least difference
Examples:- neaps occur at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.
- neap tide
Word: Neap
Speech Type: Verb
niːp
(of a boat) be kept aground or in harbour by a neap tide
Short Definition:(of boat) be kept aground or in harbour by neap tide
Examples:- a change of wind could leave you neaped
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