high sea

noun

: the open part of a sea or ocean especially outside territorial waters

—usually used in plural

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Tsunamis are long, high sea waves caused by earthquakes or other disturbances like volcanic eruptions. —

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Jamie Spain, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Nov. 2024 Rafael regained major hurricane status on Friday, reaching maximum sustained winds of 120 miles per hour, generating swells and high seas across the Gulf of Mexico, the National Hurricane Center said. —

Eric Lagatta, USA TODAY, 8 Nov. 2024 Competition on the high seas Of course, everyone wants a piece of the same cruise passenger pie. —

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