underflow

Example Sentences

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Here the waters lost themselves for many feet in the underflow so common in this land of aimless, uncertain waterways.

From The Price of the Prairie A Story of Kansas by McCarter, Margaret Hill

And yet behind that apparent incredulity in his voice and manner David sensed the deep underflow of another thing.

From The Flaming Forest by Curwood, James Oliver

HICKS, L. E. On the underflow and sheet waters, irrigable lands and geological structure of Nebraska, with its effect upon the water supply. 24pp., 5pls.

From United States Government Publications, v. 8 Jan-Jun 1892 A Monthly Catalog by Compiled

Yasmini lay back on the cushions, drew something out from under one of them, and laughed softly, as if enjoying a deep underflow of secret information.

From Guns of the Gods by Mundy, Talbot

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From The Jargon File, Version 4.2.2, 20 Aug 2000 by Steele, Guy L.