high water vs low tide

high water

noun
  • The highest stage of a river. 

  • The location of high tide on a coastal area. 

  • The state of the tide when the water is at its highest. 

low tide

noun
  • The tide at its lowest level for a particular tidal cycle at a certain place. 

  • The time of day when the sea has receded to its lowest level. 

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