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Meaning of riptide | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

/ˈɹɪp.taɪd/

Definitions

A particularly strong tidal current.
A rip current which may carry a swimmer offshore.
proscribed, sometimes

Equivalents

Español resaca

Português correnteza

Examples

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

CEFR level

B1

Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.

See also

Ripton Ripuarian RIQ riq'a riqq Riquelme