ripidolite

/ˈrɪpˌtaɪd/

Definitions

1. noun

A strong and rapid current of water, especially one caused by tidal flow, often found near coastlines or river mouths.

“The sailors struggled to navigate the riptide that was pulling their boat out to sea.”

Synonyms

  • rip current
  • tidal current

Antonyms

  • undertow