tides
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The periodic rise and fall of the ocean level owing to the gravitational force exerted by the moon and sun.
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notes for tides
In most parts of the world, two tide cycles occur each day.
Words nearby tides
tide mill, tide over, tide pool, tide race, tiderip, tides, tide table, tidewaiter, tidewater, tideway, tidings
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