Riptide

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /ˈrɪp.taɪd/

Alternative forms

• rip tide

Full definition of riptide

Noun

1. A particularly strong tidal current which may e.g. carry a swimmer far offshore.
2. A rip current.This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.

Synonyms

• (strong flow of water away from the shore) rip current

Anagrams

• tide rip