Backwash Synonyms

băkwŏsh, -wôsh
The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. wake
  2. aftermath
  3. repercussion
The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
(Noun)
Synonyms:
  1. slipstream
  2. airstream
  3. backflow
  4. race
  5. wash

Backwash Sentence Examples

  • Run the pool filter continuously until the water is clear making sure to backwash the filter as often as necessary.

  • If it has a strong backwash it will drag large amounts of material down the beach.

  • This method of passing the line lessens the danger of the heavy backwash carrying the towline into the screws of either or both boats.

  • Recommendation 31 Attention needs to be given to the effective design of systems for separating supernatant water from sludge and backwash solids.