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 Definitions of undertow  [ˈʌn dərˌtoʊ]  

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Definition of 'undertow' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

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)

Definition of 'undertow' Princeton's WordNet 

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


Definition of 'undertow' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) undertow
the current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore



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