In United Kingdom usage, the term creek refers exclusively to a tidal water channel. In this usage, a creek would normally dry to a muddy channel with little or no flow at low tide, but often with significant depth of water at high tide.
Example Usage of (tidal)
Casablanca: Back home, facing a tidal wave of cuddles from the younglings
ForeverDumb: tonight at the Whats Up Lounge with Hollander, Shotgun Fiction and Tidal Wave Blues! 9PM 21+ Free admission with the purchase of a FD shirt!
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