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rip current

[′rip ‚kə·rənt]
(oceanography)
The return flow of water piled up on shore by incoming waves and wind.
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific & Technical Terms, 6E, Copyright © 2003 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc.
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'With its thrilling twists and competitive elements, Riptide Raceway is sure to be an instant fan-favorite,' said Tony Carovillano, Worlds of Fun's vice president and general manager.
A WATER safety boss appealed to the Irish public yesterday to be wary of riptides - especially schoolkids and their parents during the summer holidays.
business has closed the acquisition of the key assets of Massachusetts, US-based unmanned underwater vehicle technology and solutions provider Riptide Autonomous Solutions, the company said.
The Riptide looks to thrill too, as people can grab a tyre and launch from one of the highest points of the water park.
Burda was named chief business officer of the Riptide, as well as executive vice president and chief revenue officer for the team's parent company, GF Sports.
OneSAF is Riptide's largest single award to date validating their ability to compete, win and execute large Modeling, Simulation and Training programs.
and HGGC announced that they have received clearance from the German Federal Cartel Office in connection with the previously-announced tender offer by HGGC's affiliate, Riptide Purchaser, to purchase all outstanding shares of RPX's common stock at a purchase price of $10.50 per share, net to the seller in cash, subject to reduction for any applicable withholding taxes in respect thereof, without interest.
Talking about the songs during a recent appearance on The Graham Norton Show, she said: "I think somebody emailed me, and first it was that Riptide song and now the Bruno Mars song and I'm like 'what's going on'."
Northrop, working alongside companies such as Huntington Ingalls, Battelle, Liquid Robotics and Riptide, demonstrated a collaborative seabed warfare mission, said Jeff Hoyle, director of undersea warfare at Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems.
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