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.

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back water

Noun



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backwater

Noun

  1. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
  2. A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
  3. A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

Verb

  1. To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
  2. To vacillate on a long-held position.


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