king tide
An unusually high spring tide that occurs during full moon in the summer and winter monthsAn unusually high spring tide that occurs during full moon in the summer and winter months (when the earth is at perihelion and the earth, moon and sun are aligned).
» A King Tide is a popular, non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides.
Meaning
1 senses(informal)An unusually high spring tide that occurs during full moon in the summer and winter months (when the earth is at perihelion and the earth, moon and sun are aligned).
2008, David Corlett, Stormy Weather: The Challenge of Climate Change and Displacement, UNSW Press, page 8, The unprecedented 2006 king tide was alarming.
Examples
1 sentencesA King Tide is a popular, non-scientific term people often use to describe exceptionally high tides.
Origin
From king (“something preeminent”) + tide, perhaps chosen for the rhyme with spring tide.From king (“something preeminent”) + tide, perhaps chosen for the rhyme with spring tide.
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Forms
plural: king tides| Singular | king tide |
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