What does slack-water mean?
Slack-water means A time, at the turn of the tide, when the water is calm..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
A time, at the turn of the tide, when the water is calm..
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Slack-water means A time, at the turn of the tide, when the water is calm..
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