estuary Definition
es·tu·ary (es′tyo̵̅o̅ er′ē, -c̸ho̵̅o̅-)
noun pl. -·ar′·ies
an inlet or arm of the sea; esp., the lower portion or wide mouth of a river, where the salty tide meets the freshwater current
Etymology: L aestuarium < aestus, the tide, orig., a boiling, akin to aestas, summer heat: see estival
estuary Related Forms
es′·tuar′·ial adjective
estuary Synonyms
estuary
n.
estuary Usage Examples
Converse of object
- overlook: A nice off the beaten track walk overlooking the Estuary above sleepy Salcombe.
- cross: The first ship comes into sight again, crossing the estuary toward Turf Lock.
- enter: In addition, tailings waste originally deposited within the river channels entering the estuary may also be reworked and redeposited.
Adjective modifier
- tidal: The Hayle River runs through its tidal estuary to the sea.
- wooded: The coast is spectacular, with craggy bays, fishing villages and calm, wooded estuaries.
- muddy: These habitats range from offshore islands and muddy estuaries to wooded valleys and open moorland.
- shallow: In effect, the Dee was channeled along the southern edge of its originally wide but shallow estuary.
- outer: There is a transition to less extreme conditions in the outer estuary.
- coastal: There are four main sub-types: Coastal plain estuaries.
Preposition: on
- st: A flock of twenty plus flew north over the Alvor estuary on 31 st.
- coast: Alternatively look to the increasingly popular Salcombe further down the estuary on the coast.
Modifies a noun
- mouth: The estuary mouth has some of the best sea watching to be found in Cardigan Bay.
- sediment: There is no need to try to remediate or clean up any of these estuary sediments.
- accent: The affected estuary accent what is that all about?
- entrance: Hydraulics Research ( 1970 ) computed a mean significant wave height of 0.85m at the estuary entrance.
- view: The spacious double bedroom upstairs, also with estuary views, has an en suite bathroom.
- English: God forbid that the world should be deprived of his inimitable and effortless blend of estuary English and culinary circus skills.
Preposition: of
river: Indeed, the city of Nantes originally flourished thanks to its location by the estuary of the river Loire.
Noun used with modifier
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