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-ing form of backwash n the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller n the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) n the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward

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  1. -ing form of backwash n the flow of air that is driven backwards by an aircraft propeller n the consequences of an event (especially a catastrophic event) n the wave that spreads behind a boat as it moves forward