A less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon.

synonym: neap.

Roget 207: lowness etc. adj.; debasement, depression, prostration etc. (horizontal) 213; depression etc. (concave) 252.    molehill; lowlands; basement floor, ground floor; rez de chaussee [Fr.]; cellar; hold, bilge; feet, heels.    low water; low tide, ebb tide, neap tide, spring tide.    ... show more

Dutch: doodtij