undertow Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
- his account had a poignant undertow of regret
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noun the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
sea purse; sea-puss; sea puss; sea-poose; sea-purse.
WordNet
Un"der*tow` noun
Definitions
(Naut.) The current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore.
