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current — currently, adv. /kerr euhnt, kur /, adj. 1. passing in time; belonging to the time actually passing: the current month. 2. prevalent; customary: the current practice. 3. popular; in vogue: current fashions. 4. new; present; most recent: the… … Universalium
Current (fluid) — A current in a fluid is the magnitude and direction of flow within that fluid. An air current presents the same properties for a gaseous medium. Kinds of fluid currents include. Boundary current Current (stream), a current in a river or stream… … Wikipedia
rip|tide — «RIHP TYD», noun. a strong, narrow surface current which flows rapidly away from the shore usually at a right angle to it; rip current. A riptide flows against another current, usually causing a violent disturbance … Useful english dictionary
RIP — may stand for:* Rest in peace (from Latin requiescat in pace ), a prayer which typically appears on tombstones *Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000, a UK act of Parliament *Ranger Indoctrination Program, a U.S. Army program required for… … Wikipedia
Rip Rapson — is the current President of the Kresge Foundation. He took up the post in July 2006. He was previously the President of the McKnight Foundation. He is the eldest son of architect Ralph Rapson. Prior to joining Kresge, Rapson served as president… … Wikipedia
rip current — rip (2) … Dictionary of ichthyology
Rip Van Winkle — person out of touch with current conditions, 1829, from name of character in Washington Irving s Sketch Book (1819 20) … Etymology dictionary
Rip Van Win|kle — «RIHP van WIHNG kuhl», 1. a story by Washington Irving. 2. its hero, who falls asleep and wakes 20 years later to find everything changed. 3. someone who is unaware of current events and conditions … Useful english dictionary
rip·tide — /ˈrıpˌtaıd/ noun, pl tides [count] : a strong usually narrow current of water that flows away from a shore … Useful english dictionary
Rip current — Riptide redirects here. For other uses, see Riptide (disambiguation). Rip current, as seen from above. The beach is visible at the right top … Wikipedia
