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paluuvirtaus — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • undertow noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

Senses

paluuvirtaus is used for these senses in English:

  • rip current A strong flow of surface water, away from the shore, that returns water from incoming waves.
  • undertow A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.

undertow — full definition

  1. noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.
  2. noun A hidden feeling or force that runs contrary to the more obvious mood or situation.

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