noun
riptide
Riptide (noun) means a very powerful current caused by the tide.
noun
1
A very powerful current caused by the tide.
2
A strong current flowing out to sea that can pull a swimmer away from the shore.
"This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea."
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Etymology
Formed from rip and tide.
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What is the meaning of riptide?
"riptide" (noun) means a very powerful current caused by the tide.
What is another word for riptide?
Other words for "riptide" include rip, crosscurrent, countercurrent.
What are the different meanings of riptide?
"riptide" has 2 main meanings: 1. A very powerful current caused by the tide; 2. A strong current flowing out to sea that can pull a swimmer away from the shore.
