Backwash
Pronunciation: /ˈbæˌkwɑːʃ/
Backwash (noun)
- The movement of water back to the sea after a wave breaks on the shore.
- An unwanted effect or result that happens after an event or action.
- Liquid left in a container after someone has drunk from it.
Examples
- The backwash pulled the sand away from the shore.
- Surfers must be cautious of the strong backwash.
Common collocations: strong backwash, ocean backwash, cause backwash, political backwash, avoid backwash