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    rip·tide
    /ˈriptīd/

    noun

    • 1. a strong current caused by tidal flow in confined areas such as inlets and presenting a hazard to swimmers and boaters.

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRIPTIDE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Riptide is a noun that can mean a dangerous area of strongly moving water in the sea, or a strong negative feeling or force that is difficult to control. Learn more about the meaning, pronunciation, and usage of riptide with examples and synonyms.

  3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Rip_tideRip tide - Wikipedia

    A rip tide is a strong offshore current caused by the tide pulling water through an inlet or a lagoon. Learn how rip tides differ from rip currents, how they form and how to survive them.

  4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRIPTIDE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    A riptide is a dangerous area of sea where two currents meet or the water is very deep. Learn more about the word origin, synonyms, pronunciation and examples of riptide in sentences.

  5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › riptideRiptide Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Apr 24, 2024 · A riptide is a strong current that flows away from the shore and can pull swimmers out to sea. Learn more about the word history, examples, and related terms of riptide from Merriam-Webster dictionary.

  6. www.dictionary.com › browse › riptideRIPTIDE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Riptide is a noun that refers to a violent disturbance in the sea caused by the meeting of currents or abrupt changes in depth. Learn more about its origin, synonyms, comparisons and examples of usage.

  7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › riptideRiptide - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    A riptide is an extremely strong, unpredictable current that flows across another. Riptides are especially dangerous for ocean swimmers.

  8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrip tide - Oxford Learner's Dictionaries

    Definition of rip tide noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.