undertide

A noun referring to a current or flow of water beneath the surface, often used metaphorically to describe a hidden or underlying influence or tendency.

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1. Subsurface current C1 formal

   A current of water that flows beneath the surface, often moving in a different direction than the surface current.

   • The undertide pulled the swimmer away from the shore.
   • Fishermen are aware of the strong undertide in this area.
   • The boat drifted due to the powerful undertide beneath the calm surface.

   🌐تيار تحت سطحي

   المرادفات: undercurrentundertow