HyperDic: springtide

English > 2 senses of the word springtide:
NOUNeventspringtidea swelling rush of anything
eventspringtidea greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons
English > springtide: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA swelling rush of anything.
Example"he rose on the springtide of prosperity"
Broaderflush, gush, outpouringA sudden rapid flow (as of water)
English > springtide: 2 senses > noun 2, event
MeaningA greater than average tide occurring during the new and full moons.
Broaderhigh tide, high water, highwaterThe tide when the water is highest
Oppositeneap tide, neapA less than average tide occurring at the first and third quarters of the moon
Spanishmarea viva

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