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tide []

n dagály [dˈɑɡaːj]

vuorovesi [vˈuoɹovˌesɪ]

n The periodic change of the sea level, particularly when caused by the gravitational influence of the sun and the moon.

n A stream, current or flood.

n (context|chronology|obsolete|except in liturgy) Time, notably anniversary, period or season linked to an ecclesiastical feast.

n (mining) The period of twelve hours.

n Something which changes like the tides of the sea.

n Tendency or direction of causes, influences, or events; course; current.

n (obsolete) Violent confluence — w:Francis Bacon|Francis Bacon

v (transitive) To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.

v (intransitive) To pour a tide or flood.

v (intransitive|nautical) To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.

v (intransitive|obsolete) To happen, occur.

v What should us 'tide' of this new law? — Chaucer.