backwater
/B AE1 K W AO0 T ER0/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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