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high-water

 

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Noun high-water has 1 sense
  1. high tide, high water, highwater - the tide when the water is highest
    --1 is a kind of tide
    --1 has particulars: direct tide; neap tide, neap; springtide

Definitions from the Web

High-Water

Definition:

High-water is an adjective used to describe something that reaches or has reached its highest level.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Describing the highest water level in a particular area or tide.

Example Sentence: The fishermen were warned about the high-water levels in the river before heading out to sea.

Sense 2:

Describing the highest point or period of time in a project, event, or situation.

Example Sentence: The success of the concert series marked the high-water point of the band's career.

Sense 3:

Describing a peak or climax in a trend or activity.

Example Sentence: The political protests reached a high-water mark as thousands took to the streets demanding change.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In everyday language, high-water refers to situations or levels that have reached their maximum level or climax.

Example Sentence: The demand for face masks was at high-water as people sought protection during the pandemic.

Local Usage:

In local contexts, high-water may refer specifically to the highest water point during a flood or tide in a particular region.

Example Sentence: Due to heavy rain, the streets near the shore experienced high-water, causing temporary road closures.

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