underflow

Example Sentences

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Though powerful to check, she ne'er could change The underflow and current of their life.

From Under King Constantine by Trask, Katrina

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

The water is almost wholly taken from the rivers, but underflow is also utilized, especially in San Luis Park.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 6 "Cockaigne" to "Columbus, Christopher" by Various

A shallow soil over moving water or underflow, such as you might expect from a creek bank, is better.

From One Thousand Questions in California Agriculture Answered by Wickson, Edward J. (Edward James)

Compare lost in the underflow, lost in the noise.

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