low water

noun

: a low stage of the water in a river or lake
also : low tide

Examples of low water in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dry years can mean low water levels and exposed shorelines, while wet years can bring storms and the risk of wreckage. Emilie Le Beau Lucchesi, Discover Magazine, 6 May 2024 The accident comes as military conflict at the Suez Canal and low water levels at the Panama Canal separately have disrupted global shipping networks in recent weeks. Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 26 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for low water 

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Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of low water was in the 15th century

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“Low water.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/low%20water. Accessed 29 May. 2024.

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