Stretch of turbulent water caused by one current flowing across another (3)

I believe the answer is:

rip

(Other definitions for rip that I've seen before include "Rest in peace" , "Tearaway" , "parting message" , "Slash" , "See 14" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian.

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