backwash

• Nom désignant le reflux d'air ou d'eau provoqué par un objet en mouvement, comme l'hélice d'un avion ou un bateau, ou au sens figuré les conséquences ou répercussions d'un événement, surtout catastrophique.

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.

   souffle d'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.

   Synonymesslipstreamwake

2. Consequences of an eventB2formal

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

   Contrecoup d'un événement

   • 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.

   Synonymesaftermathbacklashfalloutwake

   Antonymescauseoriginprecursorsource

3. Boat wakeB1formal

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

   Sillage d'un bateau

   • 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.

   Synonymeswakewash