n. [ Cf. Neb, Nape. ] The tongue or pole of a cart or other vehicle drawn by two animals. [ U.S. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ As. nēpflōd neap flood; cf. hnipian to bend, incline. ] Low. [ 1913 Webster ]
Neap tides,
n. A neap tide. [ 1913 Webster ]
High springs and dead neaps. Harkwill. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Naut.) Left aground on the height of a spring tide, so that it will not float till the next spring tide; -- called also
prop. a. [ L. Neapolitanus, fr. Neapolis Naples, Gr. &unr_;, lit., New town. ] Of of pertaining to