Definition of "riptide" [riptide]

• A strong flow of water away from the shore of the ocean. (noun)

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• "A riptide occurs when water at high tide gets pooled behind reefs or sand bars so when the sea goes out again, the trapped water has to find a channel through which to escape the pool."
• "Tallahassee man recalls riptide experience from Memorial Day 2008"
• "National Guard members saying good-bye to loved ones ahead of Iraq deployment Tallahassee man recalls riptide experience from Memorial Day 2008"