high tide

high tide

noun

: the tide when the water is at its highest level

Full Definition of HIGH TIDE

1

:  the tide when the water is at its greatest elevation

2

:  culminating point :  climax <the hide tide of the war effort>

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Examples of HIGH TIDE

1. At high tide the water covers the rocks completely.

First Known Use of HIGH TIDE

1745

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