Tidal inlet: a river mouth or narrow gap between islands, within which salt water moves landwards during a rising tide.

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Ebb-tide delta: an accretionary deposit of sand found on the seaward side of an inlet and usually formed by tidal currents.

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Flood-tide delta: accretionary deposit of sand found on the bay or river side of an inlet and usually formed by tidal currents.

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