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Backwash
/ˈbæk.wɒʃ/
The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
📖 Definitions of "Backwash"
noun
- 1
The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
- 2
The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
- 3
The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
- 4
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
verb
- 1
To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
- 2
To affect with backwash.
- 3
To clean the oil from wool after combing.
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