undertow (Meaning)
undertow (n)
an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling
the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shore
undertow (n.)
The current that sets seaward near the bottom when waves are breaking upon the shore.
Synonyms & Antonyms of undertow
undertow Sentence Examples
- The treacherous undertow dragged the swimmer farther out to sea.
- The undertow's relentless pull made it difficult to swim against.
- The coastline warning signs cautioned against venturing into areas with strong undertows.
- The undertow churned up the water, obscuring the reef below.
- Lifeguards closely monitored the beaches for potential undertows.
- The unsuspecting victim was caught in a powerful undertow that threatened to drown him.
- The undertow swept away the sandcastle, leaving only its ruins.
- The undertow's hypnotic rhythm lulled the swimmers into a sense of complacency.
- The rescue boat navigated through the treacherous undertows to reach the distressed vessel.
- The undertow was a constant threat to surfers, testing their limits and reminding them of the dangers of the ocean.
FAQs About the word undertow
an inclination contrary to the strongest or prevailing feeling, the seaward undercurrent created after waves have broken on the shoreThe current that sets seawa
undercurrent, tide, propensity, tenor, curve, shift, habit, countertrend,countercurrent, current
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The treacherous undertow dragged the swimmer farther out to sea.
The undertow's relentless pull made it difficult to swim against.
The coastline warning signs cautioned against venturing into areas with strong undertows.
The undertow churned up the water, obscuring the reef below.
