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Meaning of riptide | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ˈɹɪp.taɪd

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Español resaca
Suomi vuorovesivirtaus
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.
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See also

Ripton Ripuarian RIQ riq'a riqq Riquelme

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