slack tide (noun)

1. During the Battle of Normandy, the slack tide played a crucial role in the timing of the amphibious assault.

2. In the comic book, the superhero used the slack tide to his advantage to sneak past the enemy undetected.

3. According to ancient mythology, the slack tide was believed to be the result of the sea god momentarily pausing the currents.

4. The slack tide served as a powerful symbol of calmness and serenity in the author's poetic description of the coastal landscape.