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Definition of tideline
tideline
/ˈtaɪd.laɪn/
tide · line
Plural:tidelines
tideline Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
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• noun
1
The line along a beach or shore marking the highest point reached by the tide, often indicated by a trail of seaweed, shells, and debris.
Example
"The children walked along the tideline searching for intact seashells and smooth sea glass."
2
A visible line of foam, floating debris, orrippling water on the surface of the sea where two tidal currents or water masses converge.
Example
"Seabirds gathered in large numbers along the offshore tideline to feed on small fish trapped by the converging currents."
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tideline. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 1, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tideline