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Neap
UK
/niːp/
US
/nip/
Translation of "neap" into Russian
neap
Noun
UK
/niːp/
US
/nip/
neap
neaps pl
малая вода
During the neap tide, the water level is at its lowest.
Во время малой воды уровень воды самый низкий.
neap
Adjective
UK
/niːp/
US
/nip/
neap
During the neap tide, the water level is lower than usual.
Во время мелководного прилива уровень воды ниже обычного.
Definitions
neap
Noun
UK
/niːp/
US
/nip/
A tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is least difference between high and low water.
Spring tides are higher than neaps, so the harbour master prefers to schedule dredging during a neap.
neap
Verb
UK
/niːp/
US
/nip/
(transitive, nautical) To leave (a vessel) aground at neap tide so that it remains dry for repair or loading.
They neaped the boat on the mudflats to clean the hull.
(transitive, archaic) To steep or soak (hemp, grain, etc.) in water.
The flax was neaped in the pond for several days to loosen its fibres.
neap
Adjective
UK
/niːp/
US
/nip/
Relating to a tide just after the first or third quarters of the moon when there is the least difference between high and low water.
During the neap tide, the water levels were much lower than usual, making it easier to walk along the beach.
Idioms and phrases
neap tide
During a neap tide, the difference between high and low water is the least.
малая вода
Во время малой воды разница между приливом и отливом минимальна.
neap current
The neap current is weaker than spring currents.
непиковое течение
Непиковое течение слабее, чем весенние течения.
neap flood
The neap flood occurs twice a month.
непиковое наводнение
Непиковое наводнение происходит дважды в месяц.
neap range
The neap range is the smallest during the lunar cycle.
предел малой воды
Предел малой воды является самым маленьким в течение лунного цикла.
neap period
Navigation is easier during the neap period.
период малой воды
Навигация проще в период малой воды.