backwash
22 points
English
8 letters
Not in frequency data
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Definitions
noun
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/bˈækwˌɑːʃ/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural backwashes
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)
the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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