eger
/ˈiːdʒər/
noun
- A tidal bore, which is a large wave or wall of water that moves up a river or narrow bay when the tide comes in.
- The eger on the River Severn can reach heights of two meters.
- Surfers sometimes ride the eger as it travels upstream.
- Local fishermen know to move their boats before the eger arrives.
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