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1. (n.) undertow
the seaward, subsurface flow of water from waves breaking on a beach.
2. undertow
any strong subsurface current, moving in a direction different from that of the surface current.
Etymology: (1810–20)
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1. (noun) undertow
an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
"his account had a poignant undertow of regret"
2. (noun) undertow, sea puss, sea-puss, sea purse, sea-purse, sea-poose
the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
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Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) undertow
the current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore
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