backstream

A current running against the main current of a stream; an eddy.

Noun

  1. A current running against the main current of a stream; an eddy.

Origin

From back + stream.

Forms

backstreams

Verb

  1. To flow in a direction opposing the current or the intended direction.

Forms

backstreams backstreaming backstreamed

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