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Tidewater River.
Tidewater River - as a noun
A stream in which the effects of the tide extend far upstream
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tidal rivertidal streamtidewater streamExample Sentences
"The James River is a well-known tidewater river in Virginia."
"Colonial settlers relied on the Rappahannock River as a tidewater river for transportation."
"The York River is a major tidewater river in eastern Virginia."
"In Maryland, the Potomac River becomes a tidewater river as it meets the Chesapeake Bay."
"The Chowan River in North Carolina is a beautiful tidewater river."