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4 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Undertow' in a Sentence

"The seaward, subsurface flow or draft of water resulting from waves breaking on a beach." more

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The swimmer was caught in the undertow, struggling to return to the shore.
Sailors shared cautionary tales of ships being dragged away by the undertow during storms.
Mariners are trained to navigate the treacherous undertow near rocky coastlines.
The children built sandcastles, unaware of the powerful undertow lurking nearby.

Undertow

uhn-der-toh
nounThe seaward, subsurface flow or draft of water resulting from waves breaking on a beach.
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Last Updated On: June 20, 2024
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