splashback

/ˈsplæʃbæk/

Definitions

1. noun

water or liquid that splashes back from a surface, especially after being hit by a wave or a splash.

“The splashback from the ocean’s waves made it difficult to swim to shore.”

Synonyms

  • sprayback
  • waterfall

Antonyms

  • desiccation
  • dryness