rip current

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A strong, narrow current flowing outward from the beach.

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  • Lifeguards warned swimmers about the dangerous rip current near the rocks.
  • He was a strong swimmer, but he struggled to escape the pull of the rip current.
  • If you're caught in a rip current, it's important not to panic and to swim parallel to the shore.
  • Several rescues were made over the weekend as beachgoers were caught unaware by a powerful rip current.
  • A rip current is a specific kind of water current which can occur near beaches with breaking waves.
  • The signs on the beach clearly indicate the areas known for strong rip currents.
  • Do you know how to spot a rip current before you go into the water?
  • The surfer was pulled out to sea by an unexpectedly strong rip current.
  • Understanding the dynamics of a rip current is crucial for ocean safety.
  • Meteorologists predict that the storm will create dangerous rip currents along the coast tomorrow.