marea

Definitions of marea
  1. noun
    the periodic rise and fall of the sea level under the gravitational pull of the moon
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    types:
    magra
    the lowest (farthest) ebb of the tide
  2. noun
    (often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent
    synonyms: ammasso, caterva, congerie, cumulo, diluvio, massa, mucchio, scarica
  3. noun
    anything apparently limitless in quantity or volume
    synonyms: esercito, fiume, mare, pletora, profluvio
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