🌊estuary (es-twé-ri)

noun
/ˈɛstjʊəri/
estuaire (estuaire)

Signification

the tidal mouth of a large river, where the tide meets the stream
Traduction de la signification
la bouche tidal d'un grand fleuve, où la marée rencontre le courant
la bouche tidal d'un grand fleuve, où la marée rencontre le courant

Phrases d'exemple

The city is located near the estuary of the river.

La ville est située près de l'estuaire du fleuve.
La ville est située près de l'estuaire du fleuve.

Synonymes

delta, river mouth, inlet, bay

Antonymes

source, spring

Collocations

river estuary, estuary mouth, estuary area, estuary ecosystem

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