riptide
[
rip
-tahyd]
/ˈrɪpˌtaɪd/
noun
1.
a
tide
that opposes another or other
tides
, causing a violent disturbance in the sea.
Origin
1860-65;
rip
2
+
tide
1
Synonyms
See
undertow
.
Examples from the web for
riptide
However, there was a
riptide
condition and she drowned.
British Dictionary definitions for
riptide
riptide
/
ˈrɪpˌtaɪd
/
noun
1.
Also called
rip,
tide-rip.
a stretch of turbulent water in the sea, caused by the meeting of currents or abrupt changes in depth
2.
Also called
rip current.
a strong current, esp one flowing outwards from the shore, causing disturbance on the surface