tidal bore

noun

1. another term for bore 3

Example Sentences

Well, I'm ready for whatever happens, short of another tidal bore.

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This had been in comparatively quiet water all the way, with nothing much to look out for save the tidal bore at the lower end.

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In another moment a huge wave, like a muddy tidal bore but almost scaldingly hot, came sweeping round the bend upstream.

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The phenomenon of the tidal bore is sometimes seen on the Humber.

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