riptide
(noun)
noun
1. a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current
Similar word(s): countercurrent, crosscurrent, rip
Definition categories: event, turbulence, turbulency
2. a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
Definition categories: event, current, stream
Sentences with riptide as a noun:
- This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.