un·der·tow ( n d r-t  )n. 1. An underwater current flowing strongly away from the shore, usually caused by the seaward return of water from waves that have broken against the shore. 2. A tendency, especially in thought or feeling, contrary to what seems the strongest: "As she talks nostalgically of her days of glory . . . a poignant undertow emerges" (Tina Brown). |
undertow [ˈʌndəˌtəʊ]
n
1. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) the seaward undercurrent following the breaking of a wave on the beach
2. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) any strong undercurrent flowing in a different direction from the surface current
| undertow (ndr-t) An underwater current flowing strongly away from shore. Undertows are generally caused by the seaward return of water from waves that have broken against the shore. |
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| Noun | 1. |  undertow - an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling; "his account had a poignant undertow of regret"inclination - that toward which you are inclined to feel a liking; "her inclination is for classical music" |
| 2. |  undertow - the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shoreundertide, undercurrent - a current below the surface of a fluid |
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