tidal bore
noun
another term for bore 3
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How to use tidal bore in a sentence
Well, I'm ready for whatever happens, short of another tidal bore.
The Bungalow Boys Along the Yukon | Dexter J. ForresterThis had been in comparatively quiet water all the way, with nothing much to look out for save the tidal bore at the lower end.
Down the Columbia | Lewis R. FreemanIn another moment a huge wave, like a muddy tidal bore but almost scaldingly hot, came sweeping round the bend upstream.
The War of the Worlds | H. G. WellsThe phenomenon of the tidal bore is sometimes seen on the Humber.
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