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undertows

undertows is the plural of undertow.

Meaning of undertow

Noun

undertow (plural undertows)

  1. A short-range flow of water returning seaward from the waves breaking on the shore.
    • A strong undertow may sweep a returning swimmer off their feet but it does not carry them far from the shore.
  2. (broadly) A feeling that runs contrary to one's normal one.

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Questions about undertows

What is undertows the plural of?
Undertows is the plural of undertow.

Words near undertows in the dictionary

  1. undertourism
  2. undertouristed
  3. undertow
  4. undertowed
  5. undertowing
  6. undertows
  7. undertrack
  8. undertracks
  9. undertrain
  10. undertrained
  11. undertraining

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