undertow

Meanings

• Noun

  A strong undercurrent in a body of water, often dangerous to swimmers.

  - "The undertow near the shore was too strong for the swimmers."
  - "The lifeguard warned swimmers about the dangerous undertow."

• Noun

  A hidden or unacknowledged influence or force.

  - "The undertow of public opinion was turning against the politician."
  - "The undertow of racism was evident in the community."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with undertow
tow , bow

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Variants

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undertow , undertows

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'under tow' or 'under the power of the tide'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'undertow' is often used metaphorically to describe hidden or unacknowledged influences or forces.

2. The strongest undertows are typically found in large bodies of water such as oceans and large lakes.

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Related Concepts

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1. rip current: A type of strong underwater current that flows away from the shore, often found in large bodies of water.

2. undertow effect: A phenomenon where a weaker current flows in the opposite direction to a stronger one, often observed in bodies of water.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'undertow' has been used to describe both the physical undercurrents in bodies of water and the hidden influences in society.

How to Memorize "undertow"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong current flowing beneath the surface of the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'undertow' with hidden or unseen influences or forces.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Under the water, Towards me' to remember the meaning of 'undertow'.

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