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- DictionaryRip cur·rent/rip ˈkərənt/
noun
- 1. a relatively strong, narrow current flowing outward from the beach through the surf zone and presenting a hazard to swimmers.
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- Rip current
Narrow current of water which moves directly away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves
A rip current (also rip) is a specific type of water current that can occur near beaches where waves break. A rip is a strong, localized, and narrow current of water that moves directly away from the shore by cutting through the lines of breaking waves, like a river flowing out to sea. The force of the current in a rip is strongest and fastest next to the surface of the water. Rip currents can be ... Wikipedia
