Rip Current (Noun)
Meaning
A strong surface current flowing outwards from a shore.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The lifeguard warned swimmers about the strong rip current near the rocks that could quickly pull them away from the shore.
- Swimmers caught in a rip current should try to remain calm and swim parallel to the shore.
- Beachgoers should always check for warning flags indicating the presence of a rip current before entering the water.
- A swimmer got caught in the rip current and was carried away from his friends before being rescued by the coast guard.
- Signs along the beach warned of possible rip currents and advised people not to swim alone.