Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
riptide
Noun
/ˈrɪp.taɪd/
Definition
A powerful and fast-moving current of water that flows away from the shore, often created by the tide.
Examples
- Many beachgoers were warned about the riptide that could occur after the storm.
- It’s important to know how to identify a riptide when you’re at the ocean.
- Despite the calm surface, the riptide was strong enough to pull him out to sea.
Meaning
Riptides are strong, narrow channels of water that can pull swimmers and objects away from the beach into deeper water.
Synonyms
- Current
- Undertow
- Flow
