backwash

• Sustantivo que designa la corriente inversa de aire o agua producida por un objeto en movimiento, como la hélice de un avión o una embarcación, o, en sentido figurado, las consecuencias o efectos derivados de un acontecimiento, especialmente uno catastrófico.

A noun referring to the backward flow of air or water caused by a moving object, such as an aircraft propeller or a boat, or metaphorically to the aftermath or consequences of an event, especially a catastrophic one.

1. Air flow from propellerB2formal

   The flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller.

   Flujo de aire de la hélice

   • The backwash from the helicopter's rotors knocked over the equipment.
   • Pilots are trained to be aware of the backwash from their propellers.
   • The backwash created a strong gust of wind behind the plane.

   Sinónimosslipstreamwake

2. Consequences of an eventB2formal

   The aftereffects or repercussions of an event, especially a catastrophic one.

   Consecuencias de un evento

   • The backwash of the financial crisis was felt for years.
   • The political scandal had a significant backwash on public trust.
   • The backwash of the war included widespread displacement and economic hardship.

   Sinónimosaftermathbacklashfalloutwake

   Antónimoscauseoriginprecursorsource

3. Boat wakeB1formal

   The wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward.

   Estela de un barco

   • The backwash from the speedboat rocked the small fishing vessel.
   • Swimmers were warned to stay clear of the backwash from passing boats.
   • The backwash created a series of ripples across the lake.

   Sinónimoswakewash