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high tide

–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.

Origin:
bef. 1000; ME; OE
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high tide  
n.  
  1. Abbr. HT

    1. The tide at its fullest, when the water reaches its highest level.

    2. The time at which this tide occurs. Also called high water.

  2. A point of culmination; a climax.

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