highwater

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highwater

The highwater laps gently against the wooden dock posts.

Definition

Noun: - The tide when the water is highest: The point or state of the tide when it reaches its maximum elevation on the shore. This is the opposite of low water.

Usage
  • This term is used to describe the peak level of the sea during the tidal cycle.
  • It is often used in maritime, coastal, and navigational contexts.
  • Example:
  • Example:
Advanced Usage
  • "Highwater mark": A physical line or mark showing the highest level reached by a body of water. It can also be used metaphorically to indicate a peak or climax of achievement or activity.
    • Example: The flood's highwater mark was visible on the building's wall for years.
    • Example: The company's profits last quarter were the highwater mark for the decade.
Variants and Related Words
  • High tide: A more common synonym for highwater.
  • Flood tide: Another synonym, specifically referring to the incoming tide.
  • Low water (noun): The tide when the water is lowest; the opposite state.
Synonyms
  • High tide
  • Flood tide
  • Peak tide
Related Phrases
  • At high water: During the time when the tide is at its highest.
    • Example: The ship departed at high water.
highwater

The highwater laps gently against the wooden dock posts.

Noun
  1. the tide when the water is highest

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