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Undertow

Undertow Meaning & Definition
Undertow Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Undertow?

[n] the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
[n] an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling; "his account had a poignant undertow of regret"

Synonyms | Synonyms for Undertow: sea purse | sea puss | sea-poose | sea-purse | sea-puss

Related Terms | Find terms related to Undertow:

See Also | inclination | undercurrent | undertide

Undertow In Webster's Dictionary

\Un"der*tow`\, n. (Naut.) The current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore.

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