Left out of water, stranded on a beach, or in the stocks for repair, or in dry dock. / (idiomatic) Abandoned, stranded, helpless.

(idiomatic, slang) To intoxicate oneself with drugs or other substances. / (figuratively, slang) To become euphoric by means other than the use of drugs.

(nautical) Regions of the ocean that are far from shore, especially those regions that do not belong to any country.

The optimistic belief that an aim or goal will be achieved.

(idiomatic) A course of action which is dignified, honourable, or respectable. / (chiefly Britain) A main road or highway. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see high, road.

Criminal disloyalty to one's country.

high-pitched

(of a film, book, etc.) An appealing idea for a work that can be understandably summarized in a few sentences or less.

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.

In the tourist industry, the period of highest demand. In a sun and sand resort this means the hottest months, whereas in a ski resort, this means the coldest months.