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undertow in Greek

undertow in Greek is αντιμάμαλο — undertow means a strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

undertow in Greek

αντιμάμαλο
noun
Pronounced: adimamalo
A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.

What does "undertow" mean?

  1. noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
    "Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier."
  2. noun A hidden feeling or force that runs contrary to the more obvious mood or situation.
    "Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families."
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undertow in a sentence

  • Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier.
  • Beneath the celebration there was an undertow of tension between the two families.

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What is "undertow" in Greek?

"undertow" in Greek is αντιμάμαλο. undertow means: A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

How do you pronounce αντιμάμαλο?

"undertow" in Greek is αντιμάμαλο, pronounced "adimamalo".

How do you use "undertow" in a sentence?

Example: "Swimmers were warned about a dangerous undertow near the pier." In Greek, "undertow" is αντιμάμαλο.

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