current
n. countablen. a flow of water or air that moves in one direction. It also describes the flow of electricity through a wire.
n. a continuous, directed movement of a fluid such as water or air, or the flow of electric charge through a conductor.
The strong river current makes swimming dangerous here.
Ocean currents play a major role in regulating the planet's climate by moving warm water toward the poles.
The technician measured the electrical current to ensure the circuit could handle the load without overheating the sensitive internal components.
From Middle English curraunt, borrowed from Old French curant (French courant), present participle of courre (“to run”), from Latin currere (“to run”) (present participle currens). Doublet of courant.
Often used with adjectives like 'strong', 'swift', or 'steady' to describe the force of the flow.