riptide en · NOUN
Pronunciation
Etymology
From rip + tide.
Meanings
- A particularly strong tidal current.
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(proscribed, sometimes) A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore.
This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| rip tide | alternative | lexicographic | |
| riptides | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Synonyms
rip current (strong flow of water away from the shore)
Translations (4)
fi voimakas vuorovesivirtaus (strong tidal flow) · pt correnteza (strong tidal flow) · es resaca (strong tidal flow) · pl prąd odpływowy (strong tidal flow)