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lee tide

lee tide

noun
a tidal current running in the direction toward which the wind is blowing.
Also, leeward tide.
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lee tide

noun
a tide that runs in the same direction as the wind is blowing; "a leeward tide is dangerous for small boats" [syn: leeward tide
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