floodtide

/ˈflʌdˌtaɪd/
noun
  1. The rising tide when the sea level is increasing toward its highest point.
    • Sailors must be careful during floodtide because the water rises quickly.
    • We launched the boat just as the floodtide began.
    • The floodtide brought debris and seaweed onto the beach.
  2. A time of great increase, growth, or activity; a peak or surge.
    • The floodtide of tourists overwhelmed the small town's resources.
    • There was a floodtide of support for the charity during the holiday season.
    • The company experienced a floodtide of orders after the new product launch.
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