noun Date: 1817 the current beneath the surface that sets seaward or along the beach when waves are breaking upon the shore, an underlying current, force, or tendency that is in opposition to what is apparent
UNDERTOW
Meaning of UNDERTOW in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012