sea puss
A strong seaward currentA strong seaward current; a riptide or undertow, especially as results when a sandbar formed by waves suddenly gives way, and which is dangerous to swimmers.
Meaning
2 sensesA strong seaward current; a riptide or undertow, especially as results when a sandbar formed by waves suddenly gives way, and which is dangerous to swimmers.
The (flowing) channel which results when a cut is made (often deliberately by humans) in a barrier beach which separates a bay from an ocean, so as to control the water level in the bay (which affects water mills) and its salinity (which affects shellfish).
- the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
Origin
From Quiripi (Unquachog) seépus (“river”), cognate to Abenaki sibo (“river”), sibos (“brooFrom Quiripi (Unquachog) seépus (“river”), cognate to Abenaki sibo (“river”), sibos (“brook, little river”).
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