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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.
First Known Use of high tide
1546
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high tide
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Definition of high tide for English Language Learners
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: the tide when the water is at its highest level
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high tide
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Definition of high tide for Students
: the tide when the water is at its greatest height
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