Glossary of landform and geologic terms. 2013.
tidal flat — tideland that is flat or nearly flat and often muddy or marshy. * * * Level muddy surface bordering an estuary, alternately submerged and exposed to the air by changing tidal levels. In addition to the alternating submergence and exposure, the… … Universalium
tidal flat — tid′al flat n. geo tideland that is flat and often marshy • Etymology: 1955–60 … From formal English to slang
tidal flat — noun : essentially horizontal and commonly muddy or marshy land that is covered and uncovered by the rise and fall of tides * * * tideland that is flat or nearly flat and often muddy or marshy … Useful english dictionary
tidal flat — a muddy area usually bordering an estuary, exposed by tides … Dictionary of ichthyology
tidal flat — the surface exposed only at low tide … Geography glossary
wind-tidal flat — A broad, low lying, nearly level sand flat that is alternately inundated by ponded rainwater or by wind driven bay or estuarine water from storm surges or seiche. Frequent salinity fluctuations and prolonged periods of subaerial exposure… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
sandy tidal flat — a tidal area without vegetation, mostly sand but some mud … Dictionary of ichthyology
tidal marsh — An extensive, nearly level marsh bordering a coast (as in a shallow lagoon, sheltered bay or estuary) and regularly inundated by high tides; formed mostly of unconsolidated sediments (e.g., clays, silts, and/or sands and organic materials),… … Glossary of landform and geologic terms
tidal — tidally, adv. /tuyd l/, adj. 1. of, pertaining to, characterized by, or subject to tides: a tidal current. 2. dependent on the state of the tide as to time of departure: a tidal steamer. [1800 10; TIDE1 + AL1] * * * (as used in expressions) tidal … Universalium
tidal marsh — noun : wet land regularly inundated by the backing up of adjoining streams through tidal action compare tidal flat … Useful english dictionary
