high
tide
noun
Third Person
high tides
1
the highest point of the ocean's water level caused by the gravitational pull of the moon and sun
- Fishermen had to wait until high tide before launching their small boats from the rocky cove.
- The marina's docks were submerged at high tide, allowing yachts to clear the low bridge spans.
- Coastal towns issued alerts when exceptionally high tides threatened to flood the waterfront promenade.
- Shorebirds perched on pilings at high tide, seeking refuge until the waters receded.
- Engineers calculate the highest potential high tide when designing seawalls to protect against storm surges.
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