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often dries up in the summer.","The children built a dam out of rocks and sticks across the small creek.","They have recently restored the ecosystem of the small creek flowing into the main river.","The sound of the small creek bubbling over stones is incredibly peaceful.","Our campsite for the night will be next to a small creek where we can get fresh water.","The settlement was founded near a small creek that provided a reliable water source.","If the small creek floods, this low-lying area could be in trouble.","translation",{"_31":60,"_33":61,"_9":62,"_36":37,"_38":39,"_40":63,"_46":65,"_58":-5},"little","little creek","little-creek",{"_42":16,"_44":64},10.5,[66,67,68,69,70,71,72,73,74,75],"A little creek ran through the bottom of the garden.","We spent the afternoon splashing in the little creek.","The old mill was built beside a little creek.","As children, we used to catch tadpoles in that little creek.","The sound of the little creek gurgling over the rocks was very peaceful.","We're planning to build a small wooden bridge over the little creek.","The little creek was so narrow you could easily step across it.","Sunlight dappled through the leaves, dancing on the surface of the little creek.","If the rain continues, the little creek might overflow its banks.","Do you remember the name of that little creek behind your grandmother's house?",{"_31":77,"_33":78,"_9":79,"_36":80,"_38":39,"_40":81,"_46":84,"_58":-5},"tidal","tidal creek","tidal-creek","Refers to a creek whose water level is affected by the ocean's tides.",{"_42":82,"_44":83},4.5,0.8,[85,86,87,88,89,90,91,92,93,94,95,96,97,98,99,100,101,102,103,104],"Kayakers love exploring the winding tidal creek that flows into the bay.","The small tidal creek winds through the mangrove forest.","A tidal creek is a vital habitat for juvenile fish and wading birds.","We spent the afternoon fishing in the tidal creek.","The water level in the tidal creek rises and falls twice a day.","During high tide, the tidal creek becomes navigable for small boats.","We built our house with a view of the serene tidal creek.","Many species of fish thrive in the nutrient-rich waters of the tidal creek.","At low tide, you can see the exposed muddy banks of the tidal creek.","The old bridge spans a narrow tidal creek near the coast.","The research team is studying the salinity of the tidal creek's ecosystem.","Exploring the tidal creek by kayak is a popular activity here.","Navigating a boat through the narrow tidal creek requires skill, especially when the current is strong.","Environmentalists are working to protect the delicate ecosystem of the tidal creek.","Pollution from the nearby factory has unfortunately contaminated the tidal creek.","The water level in the tidal creek fluctuates significantly throughout the day.","Children were crabbing along the edge of the shallow tidal creek.","He remembers his childhood days playing by the muddy banks of the tidal creek.","The old wooden bridge spanned the width of the tidal creek, connecting the two villages.","A new housing development threatens the natural flow of the tidal creek.",{"_25":106,"_9":107,"_28":108},"NOUN + NOUN","noun-noun",[109,128,146],{"_31":110,"_33":111,"_9":112,"_36":113,"_38":39,"_40":114,"_46":117,"_58":-5},"bank","creek bank","creek-bank","The land along the edge of a creek.",{"_42":115,"_44":116},8,15.3,[118,119,120,121,122,123,124,125,126,127],"We sat on the grassy creek bank and watched the water flow by.","Heavy rains caused the muddy creek bank to erode.","The children spent the afternoon skipping stones from the sandy creek bank.","We spotted a family of raccoons washing their food along the creek bank.","Their small cabin is nestled right on the steep creek bank.","A narrow trail follows the winding creek bank through the woods.","Wildflowers bloomed in abundance all along the sunny creek bank.","He cast his fishing line from a sturdy log on the creek bank.","Be careful, the moss-covered creek bank is 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canopy, dappling the rocky creek bed below.",{"_31":147,"_33":148,"_9":149,"_36":132,"_38":39,"_40":150,"_46":153,"_58":-5},"bottom","creek bottom","creek-bottom",{"_42":151,"_44":152},6,6.8,[154,155,156,157,158,159,160,161,162,163],"The creek bottom was covered with smooth, grey stones.","We spent the afternoon searching for crawfish along the muddy creek bottom.","During the drought, the exposed creek bottom revealed dozens of fossilized shells.","The fertile soil of the creek bottom is ideal for growing corn.","Be careful, the rocks on the creek bottom can be very slippery after a rain.","Geologists will study the sediment layers of the creek bottom to understand its history.","Sunlight filtered through the trees, dappling the mossy rocks on the creek bottom.","The cool water flowed over my bare feet as I waded across the sandy creek bottom.","Gold panners used to sift through the gravel on the creek bottom.","They had to find a stable path across the uneven creek bottom to continue 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