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tides

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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