RIPTIDE
Scrabble letter values: R1I1P3T1I1D2E1 = 10
Definition
- noun a stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current. — synonyms: rip, tide_rip, crosscurrent, countercurrent
- noun a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore. — synonyms: rip_current
Examples
- “This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.”