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noun
An opening through which water may flow freely when the tide moves in one direction, but which closes automatically and prevents the water from flowing in the other direction.
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noun
A place where the tide runs with great velocity, as through a gate.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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