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rift (2)
rift [ rift ] (plural rifts)


noun  U.S. 
Definition:
 
1. shallow water: a shallow, often rapidly flowing area of water
2. backwash: the backward flow of water caused by a wave when it breaks
[Early 18th century. Probably < Dutch rif "ridge"]
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