BACKWATER
Backwater
A backwater is a part of a river in which there is little or no current. It refers either to a branch of a main river which lies alongside it and then rejoins it or to a body of water in a main river which is backed up by an obstruction such as the tide or a dam.The above text is a snippet from Wikipedia: Backwater (river)
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back water
Noun
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backwater
Noun
- The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
- A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
- A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
Verb
- To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
- To vacillate on a long-held position.
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