high tide

See also: hightide

English

Noun

high tide (plural high tides)

  1. The natural tide at its highest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place.
  2. The time of day when the sea has risen to its highest level.
  3. (figuratively) climax, culminating point or phase

Synonyms

  • rising tide

Antonyms

  • high and low tide

Translations

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