n. 1 a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current; 2 strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
The riptide tossed the boat from side to side.
The riptide tossed the boat from side to side.
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crosscurrent;countercurrent; undertow
dry ground
2 syllables
rip-tide
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