Definition of Riptide

1. Noun. A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current.

Exact synonyms: Countercurrent, Crosscurrent, Rip, Tide Rip
Generic synonyms: Turbulence, Turbulency

2. Noun. A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore.
Exact synonyms: Rip Current
Group relationships: Tide
Generic synonyms: Current, Stream

Definition of Riptide

1. Noun. A strong flow of water away from the shore of the ocean. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Riptide

1. a tide that opposes other tides [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Riptide

riprapping
ripraps
rips
ripsaw
ripsawed
ripsawing
ripsawn
ripsaws
ripsnorter
ripsnorters
ripsnorting
ripstop
ripstops
ript
riptide (current term)
riptides
riptowel
riq'a
riqq
risable
risaldar
risaldars
rise and shine
rise form
rise from the ashes
rise over run
rise time
rise to power

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