spring tide
noun
Definition of spring tide
: a tide of greater-than-average range around the times of new moon and full moon
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First Known Use of spring tide
circa 1548
SPRING TIDE Defined for English Language Learners
spring tide
noun
Definition of spring tide for English Language Learners
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: a tide in which the sea rises and falls more than usual
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