Vocabulary Entry

undertow

|noun • verb

noun

A current of water below the surface that moves in a direction different from the surface current, typically pulling objects downward or away from shore.

Example Sentences

"The swimmer struggled against the powerful undertow while trying to reach the shore."

"Experts warn that strong undertows can be dangerous for beachgoers."

"Surfers should be cautious of the undertow when paddling out to catch waves."

verb

Example Sentences

"The waves undertow the debris from the storm back into the ocean."

"The tide can sometimes undertow smaller boats, making them hard to control."

"She felt the rush of the water as it began to undertow her feet."