| high priest |
a priestly leader, esp. of ancient Judaism. [2 definitions] |
| high priestess |
a woman who functions as a high priest. |
| high-proof |
of an alcoholic liquor, containing a relatively high percentage of alcohol. |
| high-protein |
of a diet or food substance, rich in protein. |
| high-quality |
of a quality higher than average. |
| high relief |
in friezes and the like, the projection of sculptured figures by about one half of their natural depth. |
| high-resolution |
pertaining to an image that has fine detail and a large number of pixels per unit area, or to a device that produces such an image. |
| high-rise |
of, concerning, typical of, or being a building that has many stories and elevators. [2 definitions] |
| highroad |
a course or direction that is easy or sure. |
| high school |
a school consisting of grades nine or ten through twelve or, formerly, grades seven through twelve. |
| high seas |
the area of a sea or ocean outside the territorial limit of any country. |
| high-sounding |
imposing or impressive-sounding but pretentious. |
| high-speed |
designed to travel or operate at higher-than-standard speeds. |
| high-spirited |
enthusiastic, fiery, or courageous in temperament or behavior. |
| high street |
(chiefly British) the main commercial street of a town where many shops and other businesses are located. |
| high-strung |
exceptionally nervous; easily upset; usually tense. |
| hightail |
(informal) to flee; run away; leave hurriedly. |
| hightail it |
(informal) to move or leave hurriedly. |
| high-tech |
technology that requires or involves sophisticated techniques or equipment, such as genetic engineering or microelectronicshigh technology; high technology. [3 definitions] |
| high technology |
technology that requires or involves sophisticated techniques or equipment, such as genetic engineering or microelectronics; high-tech. |
| high-tension |
possessing or transmitting electricity of high voltage. |