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TeachMeFinance.com - explain backwash backwash The term 'backwash' as it applies to the area of coastlines can be defined as ' (1) the seaward return of the water following the uprush of the waves. also called backrush or run down. (2) water of waves thrown back by an obstruction such as a ship, breakwater, cliff, etc'. Previous 5 Terms: Backsight Backsiphonage Backup fuel Backup generator Backup power Next 5 Terms: backwash ripples Backwater Backwater Curve Backwater Effect Backwater Flooding About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.