English Dictionary

backwash

/ˈbæk.wɒʃ/

noun

(nautical) The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves. / The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine. / The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.

The backwash from the boat created a small wave.

意味（1）

(nautical) The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.

I looked back to a ferry passing the Statue of Liberty now, its backwash a curving line upon the bay.

意味（2）

The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.

意味（3）

The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.

意味（4）

The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

意味（5）

(economics) The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.