washback en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From wash + back.
Meanings
- (uncountable) The way that tests affect how learners acquire and use a language.
Dictionary
Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
washback en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From wash + back. See back (“a large shallow vat”).
Meanings
- A large vessel used for fermentation in a distillery.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| washbacks | Number=Plur | lexicographic |