What does "tiderace" mean?

A fast-moving tidal current forced through a narrow channel or around an obstruction, creating turbulent water conditions with waves, eddies, and strong currents.

What is a synonym for "tiderace"?

Common synonyms include: tidal race.

Tiderace

noun

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Noun

1
A fast-moving tidal current forced through a narrow channel or around an obstruction, creating turbulent water conditions with waves, eddies, and strong currents.
"“We bore our naked swords in our hands, thinking to use them against whales as we struggled up through the tideraces of the coves.”"

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tidal race

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"“We bore our naked swords in our hands, thinking to use them against whales as we struggled up through the tideraces of the coves.”"

Etymology

From tide + race.

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