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(rip-tide) 2 syllables

Definition

noun. 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

Example Sentence

The riptide tossed the boat from side to side.

Synonyms

crosscurrent; countercurrent; undertow

Antonyms

dry ground

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