tidal

Everyday

1. Tidal describes something to do with the tides, the daily rise and fall of the sea. tree →
2. A tidal river or pool is one where the water level goes up and down with the tide. tree →

In the lessons

In geography and science, tides are caused mainly by the Moon's pull; tidal pools hold sea creatures at low tide; tidal energy makes electricity. A tidal wave is an old name for a giant wave, now usually called a tsunami. In safety lessons, beware tidal currents and check tide times before walking on sand flats.

Examples

• Crabs hide in the tidal pools on the beach. tree →
• The Thames is tidal in London. tree →
• Tidal power stations use the movement of the sea. tree →
• The tidal causeway is only open at low tide. tree →
• A tidal surge flooded the coast. tree →
• We explored the tidal mudflats with a guide. tree →
• The kanjiu is also called the Jewel of the Ebbing Tide, and this gem controls the sea and the waves thereof, and will cause even a tidal wave to recede.” tree →

Note

Adjective only; no plural. Trap: a tidal wave is not really caused by tides; scientists say tsunami for waves made by earthquakes. Tidal comes from tide (noun) + -al.

In Jewish tradition

Here it is not about tides but is the name Tidal, a king of Goiim in Abraham's time.

Interpretation. He was one of the four kings who fought the five kings of the Plain and captured Lot, which led Abraham to rescue him.

Examples

• against Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, and Amraphel king of Shinar, and Arioch king of Ellasar; four kings against the five. (Torah GEN.14.9, JPS 1917) tree →
• And it came to pass in the days of Amraphel king of Shinar, Arioch king of Ellasar, Chedorlaomer king of Elam, and Tidal king of Goiim, (Torah GEN.14.1, JPS 1917) tree →

Note

Adjective only; no plural. Trap: a tidal wave is not really caused by tides; scientists say tsunami for waves made by earthquakes. Tidal comes from tide (noun) + -al.