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backwash

UK /ˈbæk.wɒʃ/US /ˈbæk.wɑʃ/

noun 7
verb 3
forms 3

noun7

•
A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
- I looked back to a ferry passing the Statue of Liberty now, its backwash a curving line upon the bay. — 1952
The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
(informal) The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
•
An obscure place; a backwater.
- "Reasonable expenses, Nickle. You can't spend much in a backwash like this Tapsfield." — 1934
Synonym of washback.

verb3

To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
To affect with backwash.
To clean the oil from wool after combing.

forms

backwashed · backwashing · backwashes

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