roust

/R AW1 S T/
noun
  1. 1

    A strong tide or current, especially in a narrow channel.

Synonyms

verb
  1. 1

    To rout out of bed; to rouse

  2. 2

    To harass, to treat in a rough way.

  3. 3

    To arrest

  4. 4

    To drive strongly

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/roust