rip current

/rɪp ˌkʌrənt/
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Other forms: rip currents

Definitions of rip current
  1. noun
    a strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore
    synonyms: riptide
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    type of:
    current, stream
    a steady flow of a fluid (usually from natural causes)
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