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dodge tide

dodge tide
 n.— «Adelaide is one of the few places in the World to experience days without tidal movement, or a “dodge tide” as it is called, and day 3 racing was one of those days.» —“SAP 505 World’s Day 3—Lake Conditions” by Jordan Spencer Sail World Jan. 29, 2007. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)

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