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Definition of Backwash
1. Noun. The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller.
2. Noun. The consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event). "In the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured"
Exact synonyms: Aftermath, Wake
Generic synonyms: Consequence, Effect, Event, Issue, Outcome, Result, Upshot
Generic synonyms: Consequence, Effect, Event, Issue, Outcome, Result, Upshot
3. Noun. The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward. "The motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"
Definition of Backwash
1. v. t. To clean the oil from (wool) after combing.
Definition of Backwash
1. Noun. (nautical) The backward flow of water from oars or propeller. ¹
2. Noun. The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine. ¹
3. Noun. The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath. ¹
4. Noun. The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Backwash
1. to spray water backward [v -ED, -ING, -ES]
Medical Definition of Backwash
1. To clean the oil from (wood) after combing. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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