Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
backwash
noun
/ˈbækˌwɑːʃ/
Definition
The water that flows back after a wave has broken on the shore.
Examples
- The backwash from the waves made it difficult to walk along the beach.
- The decision left a backwash of negative feedback from the community.
Meaning
Backwash refers to the return flow of water towards the ocean after a wave has crashed onto the beach. It can also mean the undesirable effects or consequences of past actions.
Synonyms
- reflux
- return flow
- pullback
