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undertow

/ˈʌndərˌtoʊ/ /ˌʌndəˈtəʊ/
noun
  1. 1 dip akıntısı
  2. 2 geri akıntı

Definition (English)

  1. A current of water below the surface, flowing in a different direction from the surface current.
  2. A hidden, powerful influence or feeling that pulls in a different direction.

Example Sentences

  1. The undertow can pull swimmers out to sea.
    Dip akıntısı yüzücüleri denize çekebilir.
  2. He felt an undertow of doubt.
    Şüphenin geri akıntısını hissetti.

Synonyms

rip currentbackwash

Collocations

strong undertowdangerous undertowpowerful undertowundertow currentundertow flow

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