underswell

/ˈʌndərswɛl/

Definitions

1. verb

to swell or rise from beneath

“The tide began to underswell the shore, causing waves to crash against the rocks.”

2. noun

a wave or movement that rises from beneath the surface of the water

“The boat encountered an underswell in the middle of the ocean.”

Synonyms

  • swell
  • undertide
  • undertow

Antonyms

  • dissipate
  • subside