tidal basin


noun
  1. an artificial body of water open to a river, stream, etc., subject to tidal action.

Origin of tidal basin

1
First recorded in 1855–60

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British Dictionary definitions for tidal basin

tidal basin

noun
  1. a basin for vessels that is filled at high tide

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Scientific definitions for tidal basin

tidal basin

  1. An area that holds water during high tide, especially a body of water in an area subject to tides whose water level is maintained at a desired level by artificial means.

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