riptide | ||
1. | [ noun ] (physics) a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current | |
Synonyms: | tide_rip crosscurrent countercurrent rip | |
Related terms: | turbulence | |
2. | [ noun ] a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore | |
Synonyms: | rip_current | |
Related terms: | current tide | |