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Meaning of roust | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1

Definitions

A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.

Equivalents

Български арестувам

Deutsch aus dem Bett schmeißen einbuchten einlochen grob behandeln malträtieren verknacken wach rütteln

Examples

“At the north point of this island, called Ska, goes a very rapid current; like the Roust of Sumburghead”

CEFR level

B1

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

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See also

roustabout roustabouting rouster Roustom rout rout cake

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