What is another word for rip current?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɪp kˈʌɹənt] (IPA) 
A rip current refers to a strong and fast water current that moves away from the shore. It creates a dangerous situation for swimmers and surfers who get caught in it. There are several synonyms for the word rip current. One is a rip tide, which is a tide that forms a strong and dangerous current. Another synonym is an undertow, which refers to the water current that pulls out to sea beneath the waves. A channel current is another synonym that refers to a narrow and fast water current that runs between two opposing tides. Lastly, a ripstream refers to a narrow and strong water current that forms a long and narrow channel intruding into the surf zone.
