Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backwash
noun
/ˈbakˌwäSH/
Definition
The water that flows back after a wave has broken on the shore.
Examples
- The backwash from the waves was strong enough to knock him off his feet.
- She loves to watch the backwash creating little pools on the sand.
Meaning
Backwash refers to the return flow of water after a wave hits the beach, often creating a current that can pull objects or people back into the water.
Synonyms
- return flow
- receding water
- wave return
