tide
Pronunciation:
/taɪd/noun
Definitions
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.
Example: The doctor's no good this tide.
verb
Definitions
To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
To pour a tide or flood.
Example: The ocean tided most impressively.
To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.