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riptide Definition

rip·tide (-tīd′)

noun

a current opposing other currents, producing violently disturbed water; esp., the strong, narrow flow of sea water that rushes seaward after incoming waves pile up on the shore

Etymology: rip + tide

riptide Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • rig: Have seen a junk rigged riptide, Mystique, for sale on the eog site.
  • see: Then I could see a riptide five meters high moving across these two rocky outcrops on either side of the beach.

Adjective modifier

  • builyt: Regards, David Dear John, I have been given your name by Sid Taylor the owner of the recently builyt riptide Ramillies.

Browse dictionary entries near riptide

  1. ‹ ripstop
  2. ‹ ripsnorter
  3. ‹ ripsaw
  4. ‹ riprap
  5. ‹ ripply
  6. ‹ ripplet
  7. ‹ ripple mark
  8. ‹ ripple effect
  9. ‹ ripple
  10. ‹ ripping
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