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high tide

 
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–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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high tide  

  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. See more at tide.

  2. The time at which a high tide occurs.


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