Science / Tides and Currents / Head Of Tide: The inland or upstream limit of water affected by the tide. For practical application in the tabulation for computation of tidal datums, head of tide is the inland or upstream point where the mean range becomes less than 0.2 foot. Tidal datums (except for mean water level) are not computed beyond head of tide.
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Head Noun Synonyms: front, vanguard, forefront, van, fore-part
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