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Meaning of high sea | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The sea when it is very rough due to strong winds and storms, such that the sea encroaches much further inland than is normal, often causing damage.

Examples

“The ship eventually broke in half in high sea and winds.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

See also

high seas high season high shelf high sheriff high side High Sierra