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Meaning of shift one's tides | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To record the variations of the tide and the positions of the sun and moon using a nautical almanac and sextant to determine the location and phase of the moon and to calculate the relative effect of the tides on the navigation of the ship.

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CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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