risacca — meaning in English

English meaning

• backwash noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
• undertow noun A strong current beneath the surface of the water that pulls back out to sea after a wave breaks.

Senses

risacca is used for these senses in English:

• backwash (nautical) A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
• undertow A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.

backwash — full definition

1. noun A backward flow of water, as from oars, a propeller, breaking waves, etc.
2. noun The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
3. noun The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
4. noun The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.

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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