rip tide

Frequency: 5.53.8 per million words

a strong current of water that flows away from the coast

tideADJECTIVE + NOUN (sea level)

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Examples (10)

  • If caught in a rip tide, strong swimmers should swim for shore.
  • Lifeguards warned swimmers about the strong rip tide near the rocks.
  • The powerful rip tide can quickly pull people away from the beach.
  • Many drownings are caused by unsuspecting bathers being caught in a rip tide.
  • Always look for signs indicating the presence of a rip tide before entering the water.
  • He narrowly escaped being dragged out to sea by a sudden rip tide.
  • Learning how to identify and escape a rip tide is crucial for ocean safety.
  • The rip tide was so strong that it was impossible to swim directly back to shore.
  • Coastal areas often experience dangerous rip tides, especially during certain moon phases.
  • Despite its name, a rip tide is not a 'tide' but a strong current.