Definition of high-water
: unusually short
- high-water pants
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First Known Use of high-water
1856
high water
Definition of high water
: a high stage of the water in a river or lake;
also
: high tide 1
Recent Examples of high water from the Web
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Foods with high water content like berries and cucumber can help keep you hydrated, calcium-rich foods reduce cramping, and hot water with ginger can relax the uterine muscles, for example, says Dr. Ross.
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The biggest concern with the high water level would a late-season tropical storm like Hurricane Wilma, which struck South Florida on Oct. 24, 2005.
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Motorists who stall their cars while trying to drive through high water at the underpasses are a recurring problem during heavy rains.
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The Eastern Shore of Mobile Bay will also see a surge, with the highest water levels in Daphne, approaching six feet.
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Due to heavy rapids and high water levels,however, authorities were unable to get to the wreckage.
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Hurricane Harvey has literally set a new high water level for our plant, and this will certainly figure into our thinking going forward.
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The causes of modern coral deaths are widespread, McClenachan said, such as more-acidic oceans and higher water temperatures.
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Route 35 was blocked just north of the town because of the damage done by high water.
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First Known Use of high water
15th century
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