high tide
noun
the tide at its highest level of elevation.
the time of high water.
a culminating point: the high tide of the revolution.
Origin of high tide
before 1000; Middle English; Old English
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British Dictionary definitions for high tide
high tide
noun
- the tide at its highest level
- the time at which it reaches this
a culminating point
Scientific definitions for high tide
high tide
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.
The time at which a high tide occurs.