riptide

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riptide

A swimmer is caught in a riptide near the beach.

Definition

Noun: 1. A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore: A powerful, narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore, through the surf line and beyond. It poses a significant danger to swimmers by pulling them out to sea. 2. A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current: An area of churning, confused water created by the meeting of opposing or intersecting currents.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun (Current flowing from shore):
    • Swimmers were warned of a dangerous riptide along the beach.
    • If caught in a riptide, don't fight it; swim parallel to the shore to escape.
  • Noun (Turbulent water from clashing currents):
    • The boat struggled in the riptide where the river met the ocean.
    • The channel was marked by a visible riptide where the two currents collided.
Advanced Usage
  • "Riptide current": Often used for emphasis to specify the dangerous flowing nature.
    • The lifeguard identified the riptide current by its choppy, discolored water.
Variants and Related Words
  • Rip current (n): The more precise technical term synonymous with the first definition (a current flowing out from shore). Often used interchangeably with "riptide."
    • Rip currents are responsible for most beach rescues.
  • Undertow (n): A different coastal hazard involving a subsurface current of water returning to sea after a wave breaks on shore. It is distinct from a surface riptide.
Synonyms
  • Rip (n): A short, informal term for rip current.
  • Tide rip (n): A less common synonym emphasizing the turbulent water aspect.
Related Phrases
  • "To be caught in a riptide": To be trapped and pulled by the outward current.
    • Several inexperienced surfers were caught in the riptide.
  • "Riptide safety": Refers to knowledge and procedures for avoiding or surviving a riptide.
    • The park ranger gave a talk on riptide safety.
riptide

A swimmer is caught in a riptide near the beach.

Noun
  1. a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
  2. a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

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