Backwash Definition & Meaning

backwash
noun
  1. the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller
  2. the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event); "the aftermath of war"; "in the wake of the accident no one knew how many had been injured"
  3. the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward; "the motorboat's wake capsized the canoe"

"Backwash" in song lyrics

See how backwash is used in real songs:

  • "Table shot figures, ear leaking, causing backwash"
    Dungeon Masta f/ Struxx Denali — Tempisfugit
  • "Slapbox, mouth of backwash"
    (Fort Minor f/) Styles of Beyond — Bleach (Jimi Remix)
  • "Either way, y'all don't want it like a bottle of backwash"
    J-Zone f/ Al-Shide, Huggy — Live from Pimp Palace East

Words that rhyme with backwash

Usage tips for "backwash"

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