backwash

Tanımlar (İngilizce)

1. isim A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.

   “I looked back to a ferry passing the Statue of Liberty now, its backwash a curving line upon the bay.”

2. isim The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
3. isim The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
4. isim The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
5. isim The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
6. isim An obscure place; a backwater.

   “"Reasonable expenses, Nickle. You can't spend much in a backwash like this Tapsfield."”

7. isim Synonym of washback.
8. fiil To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
9. fiil To affect with backwash.
10. fiil To clean the oil from wool after combing.