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riptide

noun

A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore

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Word length
7
Starts with
R
Ends with
E
Contains
IP
Scrabble score
10

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Pronunciation

ˈɹɪp.taɪd

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noun

  1. A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore

noun

  1. A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

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