springtide
/ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪd/
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Type
Noun
Meaning
A tide with the biggest difference between high and low water, occurring just after a new or full moon.
During the springtide, sea water breached the coastal barriers and flooded the harbor promenade.
The season of spring or a figurative period of youthful vitality and fresh beginnings.
The poet celebrated the fleeting joys of love during the radiant springtide of his youth.
Collocations
- vernal springtide
- springtide of youth
Synonyms
- spring tide
Antonyms
- neap tide