high tide
noun
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 in a Sentence
At high tide the water covers the rocks completely.
1546
First Known Use of high tide
1546
HIGH TIDE Defined for English Language Learners
high tide
noun
Definition of high tide for English Language Learners
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: the tide when the water is at its highest level
HIGH TIDE Defined for Kids
high tide
noun
Definition of high tide for Students
: the tide when the water is at its greatest height
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