bore
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- noun
- /bɔr/
- Specialized
:
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- During the spring tide, the town experienced a dramatic bore that surged upstream, captivating onlookers.
- tidal bore
Examples
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As the tide turned, a high bore rushed into the narrow channel, illustrating the force of nature.
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The river's bore created a powerful wave, signaling the arrival of the incoming tide, much to the thrill of the spectators.
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Tidal bores of up to 3.2 m (10 ft) occur in Turnagain Arm (Region 2).
Academic text (2000)
Synonyms
A high wave that moves upriver against the river current
A high dangerous wave that moves up a river when the tide goes in
A sudden high wave that moves up a river during strong tides
A large sudden wave that moves up a river or estuary because of the tide
Compounds
How Strong
Surface Forms
Etymology
Bore (tidal wave): The word bore for the strong river wave comes from an old word for a powerful 'wave' or 'swell', describing the sudden rush of water. So a tidal bore is that fast, strong wave that moves up a river when the tide comes in.