#1 tide n. the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon. wn
#2 tide n. something that may increase or decrease (like the tides of the sea); "a rising tide of popular interest". wn
#3 tide v. [surge] rise or move forward; "surging waves". wn
#4 tide v. cause to float with the tide. wn
#5 tide n. [lunar time period] there are usually two high and two low tides each day. wn
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