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rip current


rip current

noun

Definition of RIP CURRENT

: a strong usually narrow surface current flowing outward from a shore that results from the return flow of waves and wind-driven water

First Known Use of RIP CURRENT

1936

Rhymes with RIP CURRENT

concurrent, crosscurrent, decurrent, deterrent, excurrent, occurrent, recurrent, susurrant

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