outgoing tide

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The movement of the sea away from the land.

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  • The outgoing tide left a vast expanse of wet sand.
  • The fishermen waited for the outgoing tide to pull their boats out to sea.
  • We waited for the outgoing tide to expose the rock pools.
  • During the outgoing tide, the beach expands, revealing hidden shells and creatures.
  • The boat struggled against the strong outgoing tide.
  • Be careful when swimming; the outgoing tide can create strong currents.
  • The seagulls followed the outgoing tide, searching for food.
  • We planned our departure around the outgoing tide to assist with navigation.
  • Fishermen often prefer to fish during the outgoing tide.
  • The outgoing tide quickly carried the debris away from the shore.
  • By afternoon, the outgoing tide had completely changed the coastline.
  • By dawn, the outgoing tide will have exposed most of the sandbar.
  • The wreckage was carried out to sea by the swiftly outgoing tide.
  • He watched the outgoing tide slowly recede, leaving behind a wet, shimmering expanse.
  • Swimming is not recommended when the outgoing tide is at its strongest.
  • Coastal wildlife adapts its foraging patterns to the rhythm of the outgoing tide.
  • The rhythmic pull of the outgoing tide was mesmerizing.
  • If you launch your kayak on the outgoing tide, you'll save a lot of paddling effort.
  • We observed how the outgoing tide gradually revealed more of the beach.
  • The ancient mariners understood the power of the outgoing tide for long voyages.