heavy surf

Frequency: 7.513.1 per million words

describes powerful and voluminous waves, implying danger or difficulty

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Examples (10)

  • The small boat struggled against the heavy surf.
  • Lifeguards warned swimmers to stay out of the water due to the heavy surf.
  • We watched the surfers bravely tackle the heavy surf.
  • The coastal road was closed because of the heavy surf battering the shore.
  • Even experienced sailors found navigating the heavy surf challenging.
  • The heavy surf made it impossible to launch the kayaks.
  • After the storm, the heavy surf continued to pound the coastline.
  • Fishermen were advised not to go out to sea because of the heavy surf conditions.
  • The heavy surf created a dangerous undertow.
  • We could hear the roar of the heavy surf from our hotel room.