high tide

American  

noun

1. the tide at its highest level of elevation.

2. the time of high water.

3. a culminating point.

   the high tide of the revolution.

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high tide British  

noun

1. 1. the tide at its highest level

   2. the time at which it reaches this

2. a culminating point

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high tide Scientific  

1. The tide when it is at its highest level at a particular time and place. The highest tides reached under normal meteorological conditions (the spring tides) take place when the Moon and Sun are directly aligned with respect to Earth. High tides are less extreme (the neap tides) when the Moon and Sun are at right angles. Storms and other meteorological conditions can greatly affect the height of the tides as well.

2. See more at tide

3. The time at which a high tide occurs.

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Etymology

Origin of high tide

before 1000; Middle English; Old English

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Example Sentences

It said the vehicle had already been there during high tide and that, alongside a farmer, Amazon arranged to remove the vehicle on Sunday.

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The show's fictional community lives on the end of a tidal causeway, with high tides cutting them off from the rest of the world.

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During high tide it can be accessed by boat, but during low tide a short walk is required across tidal sands to the mainland.

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"Currently there are eight regional flood alerts and five local flood warnings in force for coastal flood risk along the east coast due to a combination of high tides and large waves," a spokesperson added.

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A paved path, exposed at low water, allows easy access but this is covered at high tide.

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• high water