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riptide

The correct spelling is riptide.

How to pronounce riptide

/ˈɹɪp.taɪd/
noun

IPA: /ˈɹɪp.taɪd/

Say it like: Rip-tid-e

The correct spelling is riptide. A particularly strong tidal current For example: "This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea."

Usage Examples

This beach suffers from a riptide that can easily sweep you out to sea.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.A particularly strong tidal current
  2. 2.A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore (the term rip tide used in this sense is a misnomer).

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