English Explanatory Dictionary

riptide

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A particularly strong tidal current.
  2. A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹɪp.taɪd/ en-us-riptide.ogg en-au-riptide.ogg

Word forms

riptide riptides rip tide

Etymology

From rip + tide.

Synonyms

rip current

Related words

undertow
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