intertidal

/ˌɪntərˈtaɪdəl/

Meanings

noun

An intertidal zone or an organism that inhabits such a zone

Examples :

"The intertidal zone at the beach is a popular spot for families to explore. "

adjective

Pertaining to the part of a shore between the high water and the low water.

Examples :

"During low tide, we explored the intertidal zone, finding starfish and crabs clinging to the rocks. "

environment ocean nature geography ecology

Related Words

families noun

/ˈfæməliz/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

organism noun

/ˈɔː.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/ /ˈɔɹ.ɡən.ɪ.zəm/

A discrete and complete living thing, such as animal, plant, fungus or microorganism.

"The single-celled organism was studied by the biology students in their science class. "

pertaining verb

/pəˈteɪnɪŋ/ /pɚˈteɪnɪŋ/

To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of

"The documents pertaining to my car insurance claim are now all submitted. "

explored verb

/ɪkˈsplɔːrd/ /ɛkˈsplɔːrd/

To seek for something or after someone.

"The lost child explored the crowded mall, desperately calling out for his mother. "

starfish noun

/ˈstɑː(ɹ)fɪʃ/

Any of various asteroids or other echinoderms (not in fact fish) with usually five arms, many of which eat bivalves or corals by everting their stomach.

"While walking on the beach, we saw a bright orange starfish clinging to a rock. "

explore noun

/ɪkˈsplɔː/ /ɪkˈsplɔɹ/

An exploration; a tour of a place to see what it is like.

"The school's new science wing is a fascinating exploration. "

between noun

/bɪˈtwiːn/ /bəˈtwin/

A kind of needle, shorter than a sharp, with a small rounded eye, used for making fine stitches on heavy fabrics.

"The seamstress used a sturdy between to create a precise, even stitch on the thick upholstery fabric. "

clinging verb

/ˈklɪŋɪŋ/

To hold very tightly, as to not fall off.

"Seaweed clung to the anchor."

popular noun

/ˈpɒpjʊlə/ /ˈpɑpjələɹ/

A person who is popular, especially at a school.

inhabits verb

/ɪnˈhæbɪts/ /ɪnˈhæbəts/

To live or reside in.

"The Inuit inhabit the Arctic."

finding verb

/ˈfaɪndɪŋ/

To encounter or discover by accident; to happen upon.

"While walking to school, Sarah found a lost wallet on the sidewalk. "

during verb

/ˈdjɔː.ɹɪŋ/ /ˈdʒɔːɹɪŋ/ /ˈd(j)ʊɚ.ɪŋ/

To last, continue, endure.

"The storm during all night. "