Flood Tide Definition

flŭdtīd
noun
The incoming or rising tide.
Webster's New World
A large or increasing amount.
American Heritage
The peak or climax.
American Heritage

(by extension) The highest point of something; a climax.

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Synonyms:
Antonyms:
  • ebbtide

Other Word Forms of Flood Tide

Noun

Singular:
flood tide
Plural:
flood-tides

Flood Tide Sentence Examples

  • The uppermost lock is St John's, below Lechlade; the lowest is Richmond, but this is a half-tide lock, keeping the water above at a level corresponding to half that of flood tide.

  • It is therefore interpreted as a flood tide delta.

  • There was 12 feet of water with a strong flood tide.

  • Approaching Salter's Lode Lock somewhat fast to get steerage, as going with a serious flood tide.

  • It is said that a flood-tide, with a westerly wind, and ice in the Neva, would sweep St. Petersburg from the face of the earth.

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Words Starting With

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Words Ending With

EDEIDE

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