sea puss

/ˈsiː ˌpʊs/
noun
  1. A strong, dangerous current of water flowing outward from a shore; a rip current (variant spelling of sea-poose).
    • Locals know to avoid the sea-puss that forms after high tide.
    • The sea-puss can carry even strong swimmers far from shore.
    • Lifeguards posted a warning about the sea-puss along the northern beach.
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