sea puss

The term "sea puss" is used to describe specific types of strong currents near the shore, often posing a danger to swimmers.

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Definition

C1Coastal Waters

(technical)A powerful seaward current, often resulting from waves breaking on the shore or the collapse of a sandbar, which can be hazardous to swimmers.

Example

  • Swimmers need to be cautious of the sea puss near the shore, as it can pull them out to sea.

C2Coastal Engineering

(technical)A flowing channel formed when a barrier beach separating a bay from the ocean is cut, either naturally or by human intervention, affecting water levels and salinity.

Example

  • The engineers created a sea puss to manage the bay's water level and improve conditions for shellfish.

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