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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A rocky pool by the ocean that is filled with seawater left behind by the falling tide.

   "They peeked into the tidepool and found starfish and anemones."

Synonyms

All synonyms

rockpoolrockpool

Example

More examples

"Tidepool sculpins can change color and pattern to match their surroundings."

Etymology

From tide + pool.

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