tides
noun
Meaning
- The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.
- A stream, current or flood.
- (chronology, except in liturgy) Time, notably anniversary, period or season linked to an ecclesiastical feast.
- A time.
- A point or period of time identified or described by a qualifier (found in compounds).
- The period of twelve hours.
- To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
- To pour a tide or flood.
- To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.
- To happen, occur.
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