The similar flow of air from an aircraft engine.
The saliva, spit or food particles that have flowed back into a drink after someone has drunk from it.
The backward flow of water from oars or propeller or breaking waves.
The situation where economic growth in one area harms other areas by attracting people and business away from those areas.
The result or consequence of an event; an aftermath.
To affect with backwash.
To clean the oil from wool after combing.
To operate a water filter in the reverse direction in order to clean it.
The turbulent air left behind a flying aircraft.
A period after a person's death before or after the body is buried, cremated, etc.; in some cultures accompanied by a party and/or collectively sorting through the deceased's personal effects.
The path left behind a ship on the surface of the water.
A number of vultures assembled together.
A yearly parish festival formerly held in commemoration of the dedication of a church. Originally, prayers were said on the evening preceding, and hymns were sung during the night, in the church; subsequently, these vigils were discontinued, and the day itself, often with succeeding days, was occupied in rural pastimes and exercises, attended by eating and drinking.
The area behind something, typically a rapidly-moving object.
The state of forbearing sleep, especially for solemn or festive purposes; a vigil.
The movement of water created when an animal or a person moves through water.
(often followed by up) To make somebody stop sleeping; to rouse from sleep.
(often followed by up) To stop sleeping.
To watch, or sit up with, at night, as a dead body.
To be or remain awake; not to sleep.
To put in motion or action; to arouse; to excite.
To be excited or roused up; to be stirred up from a dormant, torpid, or inactive state; to be active.