tidal basin

American  

noun

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

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tidal basin British  

noun

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

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tidal basin Scientific  

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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Etymology

Origin of tidal basin

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

And there was a gift from Japan, um, from the mayor of Tokyo to be planted all along the tidal basin, and it's those iconic cherry trees.

From Scientific American • Jan. 26, 2023

At 7,869 feet, the Hood Canal Bridge is the longest floating bridge in the world located in a saltwater tidal basin, and the third longest floating bridge overall.

From Seattle Times • May 29, 2022

One night, my sons and I walked down to the tidal basin, where an orange orb hung like a faceless jack-o’-lantern.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2021

A few pistols spattered, a few muskets rang; but, when the stout sea-dogs reached the tidal basin, where the shipping lay, the townsfolk were thoroughly aroused.

From Famous Privateersmen and Adventurers of the Sea Their rovings, cruises, escapades, and fierce battling upon the ocean for patriotism and for treasure by Johnston, Charles Haven Ladd

Mr. Telford reported that, by the expenditure of about 5890L., a capacious and well-protected tidal basin might be formed, capable of containing about two hundred herring-busses.

From The Life of Thomas Telford; civil engineer with an introductory history of roads and travelling in Great Britain by Smiles, Samuel