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COUNTERCURRENTS

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Definitions

There are 2 meanings of the word Countercurrents.

Countercurrents - as a noun

A stretch of turbulent water in a river or the sea caused by one current flowing into or across another current

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosscurrentripriptidetide rip

Actions counter to the main group activity

Example: "Political crosscurrents disrupted the conference"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
crosscurrent

Example Sentences

"Oceanographers study countercurrents to understand the movement of water in the seas."
"The countercurrents in the river can make swimming against the current more difficult."
"The countercurrents in the plumbing system help to prevent backflow of water."
"Surfers take advantage of countercurrents to find the best waves for riding."
"The countercurrents of air can affect the flight path of aircraft."
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Word Game Points

Is COUNTERCURRENTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, countercurrents is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

COUNTERCURRENTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.

Is COUNTERCURRENTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, countercurrents is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
COUNTERCURRENTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is COUNTERCURRENTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, countercurrents is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
COUNTERCURRENTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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