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If I make $30,000 a month, I'll spend $29,999. I tell friends, 'Oh, you need money to go to college?' I'm a little crazy, but the backwash is heaven.
Charles Nelson Reilly

Meaning of "backwash" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF BACKWASH

backwash  [ˈbækˌwɒʃ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF BACKWASH

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Backwash is a verb and can also act as a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

The verb is the part of the sentence that is conjugated and expresses action and state of being.

See the conjugation of the verb backwash in English.

WHAT DOES BACKWASH MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of backwash in the English dictionary

The first definition of backwash in the dictionary is water washed backwards by the motion of oars or other propelling devices. Other definition of backwash is the backward flow of air set up by an aircraft's engines. Backwash is also a condition resulting from a previous event; repercussion.


CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO BACKWASH

PRESENT

Present
I backwash
you backwash
he/she/it backwashes
we backwash
you backwash
they backwash
Present continuous
I am backwashing
you are backwashing
he/she/it is backwashing
we are backwashing
you are backwashing
they are backwashing
Present perfect
I have backwashed
you have backwashed
he/she/it has backwashed
we have backwashed
you have backwashed
they have backwashed
Present perfect continuous
I have been backwashing
you have been backwashing
he/she/it has been backwashing
we have been backwashing
you have been backwashing
they have been backwashing
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.

PAST

Past
I backwashed
you backwashed
he/she/it backwashed
we backwashed
you backwashed
they backwashed
Past continuous
I was backwashing
you were backwashing
he/she/it was backwashing
we were backwashing
you were backwashing
they were backwashing
Past perfect
I had backwashed
you had backwashed
he/she/it had backwashed
we had backwashed
you had backwashed
they had backwashed
Past perfect continuous
I had been backwashing
you had been backwashing
he/she/it had been backwashing
we had been backwashing
you had been backwashing
they had been backwashing
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,

FUTURE

Future
I will backwash
you will backwash
he/she/it will backwash
we will backwash
you will backwash
they will backwash
Future continuous
I will be backwashing
you will be backwashing
he/she/it will be backwashing
we will be backwashing
you will be backwashing
they will be backwashing
Future perfect
I will have backwashed
you will have backwashed
he/she/it will have backwashed
we will have backwashed
you will have backwashed
they will have backwashed
Future perfect continuous
I will have been backwashing
you will have been backwashing
he/she/it will have been backwashing
we will have been backwashing
you will have been backwashing
they will have been backwashing
The future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.

CONDITIONAL

Conditional
I would backwash
you would backwash
he/she/it would backwash
we would backwash
you would backwash
they would backwash
Conditional continuous
I would be backwashing
you would be backwashing
he/she/it would be backwashing
we would be backwashing
you would be backwashing
they would be backwashing
Conditional perfect
I would have backwash
you would have backwash
he/she/it would have backwash
we would have backwash
you would have backwash
they would have backwash
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been backwashing
you would have been backwashing
he/she/it would have been backwashing
we would have been backwashing
you would have been backwashing
they would have been backwashing
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.

IMPERATIVE

Imperative
you backwash
we let´s backwash
you backwash
The imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Infinitive
to backwash
Past participle
backwashed
Present Participle
backwashing
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The past participle shows the action after completion.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH BACKWASH


bagwash
ˈbæɡˌwɒʃ
blackwash
ˈblækˌwɒʃ
brainwash
ˈbreɪnˌwɒʃ
colourwash
ˈkʌləˌwɒʃ
downwash
ˈdaʊnˌwɒʃ
eggwash
ˈɛɡˌwɒʃ
eyewash
ˈaɪˌwɒʃ
flatwash
ˈflætˌwɒʃ
greenwash
ˈɡriːnˌwɒʃ
hogwash
ˈhɒɡˌwɒʃ
limewash
ˈlaɪmˌwɒʃ
mouthwash
ˈmaʊθˌwɒʃ
outwash
ˈaʊtˌwɒʃ
pigwash
ˈpɪɡˌwɒʃ
rainwash
ˈreɪnˌwɒʃ
stonewash
ˈstəʊnˌwɒʃ
strip-wash
ˈstrɪpˌwɒʃ
toothwash
ˈtuːθˌwɒʃ
whitewash
ˈwaɪtˌwɒʃ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BACKWASH

backtracking
backup
backveld
backvelder
backward
backward roll
backward somersault
backward-looking
backwardation
backwardly
backwardness
backwards
backwater
backwoods
backwoodsman
backwoodsmen
backwoodsy
backword
backwrap
backyard

WORDS THAT END LIKE BACKWASH

awash
car wash
come out in the wash
facial wash
hand-wash
overwash
pig´s wash
prewash
rewash
screen wash
siwash
swash
wish-wash

Synonyms and antonyms of backwash in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «backwash» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BACKWASH

Find out the translation of backwash to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of backwash from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «backwash» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

反洗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

retrolavado
570 millions of speakers

English

backwash
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लहर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الغسيل العكسي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

обратной
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

backwash
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিক্রিয়া
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

remous
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Backwash
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Nachwirkung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

余波
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

역 세척
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Backwash
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đẩy ngược lại
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அலைபின்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाठलाग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

dümen suyu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

risacca
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

płukania
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

зворотного
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

vârtej
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

backwash
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

terugspoel
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

backspolning
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

backwash
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of backwash

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKWASH»

The term «backwash» is regularly used and occupies the 91.836 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «BACKWASH» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «backwash» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «backwash» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about backwash

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QUOTES WITH «BACKWASH»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word backwash.
1
Charles Nelson Reilly
If I make $30,000 a month, I'll spend $29,999. I tell friends, 'Oh, you need money to go to college?' I'm a little crazy, but the backwash is heaven.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BACKWASH»

Discover the use of backwash in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to backwash and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Assessment of Auxiliary Backwash Method for Rapid Sand Filters
Initial solids breakthrough was monitored to establish a baseline, and the filter run time noted. BACKWASH OPTIMIZATION Backwashing involves the upward flow of filtered water. The rate of upward flow that is required to fluidize the filter bed ...
‎2006
2
Water Treatment Unit Processes: Physical and Chemical
12.8.7.5 Backwash Volume For an hydraulic backwash, the rate and duration are key questions. Amirtharajah (1 985) derived the relation: lnC= Ink- I - a (12.79) where C = concentration of particles in backwash water (kg/m3), k = coefficient ...
David W. Hendricks, 2006
3
The Backwash Squeeze and Other Improbable Feats: A Bridge ...
In this spirited homage, Edward McPherson recounts the history of the game while attempting to master its deep mysteries in time to compete at the North American Bridge Championships in Chicago.
Edward McPherson, 2009
4
Economic analysis for the filter backwash recycling rule
Some treatment plants may not perform optimally during filter backwash recycle events and may experience greater risk because of certain recycle practices. Recycle flows may contain high concentrations of pathogens, including ...
5
Membrane filtration guidance manual
types of membrane materials is briefly discussed in section 2.3.1; however, it is critical to consult with the membrane manufacturer prior to implementing any form of chemical pretreatment. 7.2.2 Backwashing The backwash process for ...
6
Treatment Options for Giardia, Cryptosporidium, and Other ...
CHAPTER 3 OCCURRENCE OF CONTAMINANTS IN SPENT FILTER BACKWASH WATERS In order to determine the level of treatment required for recycle streams, the ratio of contaminants in the raw water to that in the spent filter backwash ...
David A. Cornwell, 2001
7
Filter Maintenance and Operations Guidance Manual
The utility survey indicated that 70 percent of the plants were using surface wash assisted backwash, with 80 percent of these being rotary and 20 percent being fixed nozzle systems. About 27 percent of the plants were using air scour systems  ...
Gary S. Logsdon, 2002
8
Reverse Osmosis and Nanofiltration, (M46)
Spent filter backwash water is a waste stream produced by the membrane plant's pretreatment filtration system. Depending on the type of pretreatment system used (granular or membrane filters), the spent filter backwash water will vary in ...
AWWA Staff, 2011
9
Fundamentals of Water Treatment Unit Processes: Physical, ...
backwash a filter. The weir crest must be higher enough than the top of the media to fluidize the media to the extent required. Flow from the other filters must exceed the backwash flow as the weir must continue to overflow during the backwash.
David Hendricks, 2010
10
The Backwash of War
Ellen Newbold La Motte (1873-1961) was an American nurse, journalist, and author.
Ellen Newbold La Motte, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BACKWASH»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term backwash is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Megathlin: 'Tell your friends you love them'
If death merely brushes by a dear friend, we stand trembling in the backwash of its passing. And we suddenly know what must be done. «Online Athens, Jul 15»
2
Greek referendum result and what it means for you by ALEX …
... home to the City of London and much of the financial trading that takes place in the eurozone, cannot avoid being caught up in the backwash. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
3
Commentary: Expect Backlash on Rulings
Now they're getting a bigger backwash than ever. Now suppose the electorate realizes that breakthroughs on the issues that matter to both ... «Northwest Arkansas News, Jul 15»
4
There's a Fringe show for that
... in this year's programme, the impact of the 150th anniversary of the publication of Alice In Wonderland, or the backwash from last year's huge ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
5
Stay Safe While Staying Cool This July 4
... or replace your filters when they're dirty. If you're using a sand filter, make sure to backwash and clean your filter screens when they need it. «Patch.com, Jul 15»
6
Nonbanks Rethink the Lending Marketplace
Regulations enacted in the backwash of the crisis required them to behave more like conventional banks, which were facing increasing ... «Institutional Investor, Jul 15»
7
Linn-Benton Backwash: Fun With Numbers
linnbentonbackwash1 Local Corvallis newspaper offers article with high school basketball statistics for players about to come to OSU. «The Corvallis Advocate, Jul 15»
8
Who is in, and about to get in, the GOP race for president
It's complicated by his troubled standing with conservatives, New Jersey's messy economy and backwash from the bridge scandal that ... «Kansas City Star, Jul 15»
9
Fear gets you nowhere, and other things I wish I'd known at 17
He is left in a backwash of fear, numbness and personal chaos. To try and find his way out, his father sends him to spend his summer with his ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
10
Bedside Manners
Me and Earl is never straight up Fault in Our Stars / Love Story backwash, despite the redemption of the troubled hero, the self-loathing, ... «North Bay Bohemian, Jul 15»

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