Sea Purse (Noun)
Meaning
The seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural events.
Examples
- The undertow caught the swimmer off guard as it formed a strong sea purse that pulled him out to sea.
- Beachgoers were warned about the sea purse caused by the powerful waves crashing against the shore.
- During high tide, a sea purse can be seen forming as the seawater rushes back out to the ocean.
- The strong sea purse created by the stormy weather made it difficult for surfers to paddle back to shore.
- As the wave broke on the shore, a sea purse formed and swiftly pulled the water back out to sea.