tidal flood

noun

A temporary inundation of low-lying areas, especially streets, during exceptionally high tide events, such as at full and new moons.

Meanings

nountidal flood (plural tidal floods)

plural tidal floods

  1. climatologyA temporary inundation of low-lying areas, especially streets, during exceptionally high tide events, such as at full and new moons.
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