highwater

[US]/ˈhaɪwɔːtə(r)/
[UK]/ˈhaɪwɔːtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.high tide or high water level; flood season; high tide (period of highest water level)
adj.relating to or characterized by high water level or high tide; (of pants) unusually short in length
na.high tide or high water level; period of prosperity or peak success
slang(Internet) surfing location in Oahu, Hawaii; (Internet) giant waves or swells; (Internet) the cycle of high and low tides
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

highwater pants

highwaters

highwater stage

Example Sentences

the highwater mark on the wall shows how deep the river rose last spring.

farmers are preparing for the highwater season that arrives every march.

the highwater pants sit in the closet, waiting for the next flood.

engineers measured the highwater level to determine the bridge's safety margin.

the highwater damage to the basement required extensive repairs.

city officials issued a highwater warning before the storm arrived.

highwater boots are essential gear for workers in this coastal region.

the highwater area along the river has been designated as a flood zone.

children learned about highwater safety during their school field trip.

the reservoir's highwater capacity is monitored constantly during rainy months.

emergency teams responded quickly to the highwater emergency in the valley.

the highwater committee meets monthly to review flood preparedness plans.

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