Backwash and Wave

Backwash

Backwash noun - The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward.

Wave and backwash are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Wave" instead a noun "Backwash".

Wave

Wave noun - A moving ridge on the surface of water.

Backwash and wave are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backwash" instead a noun "Wave".

Nearby Words: waved, waving, wavy, wavelet, waveband

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