TIDE

noun

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.

verb

1. To cause to float with the tide; to drive or carry with the tide or stream.
2. To pour a tide or flood.
3. To work into or out of a river or harbor by drifting with the tide and anchoring when it becomes adverse.