backwash

1. (countable, uncountable)A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.

   the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller

2. (countable, uncountable)The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.

3. (countable, uncountable)The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.

   последствиеposledstvije

   the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event)

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

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

6. (countable, uncountable)An obscure place; a backwater.

7. (countable, uncountable)Synonym of washback.

1. The waves broke, and the backwash rushed over the sand.

   deDie Wellen barsten, und das Wasser floss über den Sand zurück. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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2. The waves broke, and the backwash rushed through the pebbles.

   deDie Wellen barsten, und das Wasser floss durch den Kies zurück. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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3. The waves broke, and the backwash roared through the pebbles.

   deDie Wellen barsten, und das Wasser rauschte durch den Kies zurück. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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