Associations to the word «Backwater»
Noun
- Slough
- Kerala
- Cochin
- Lagoon
- Swamp
- Estuary
- Bayou
- Gully
- Thames
- Renie
- Mangrove
- Hyperion
- Stream
- Eddy
- Paddy
- Waterway
- Pond
- Sweating
- Somme
- Reservoir
- Canal
- Docking
- Weir
- Galaxy
- Wetland
- Berkshire
- Cruise
- Canoe
- Dam
- Lake
- Tourism
- Pool
- River
- Planet
- Mississippi
- Creek
- Waterfront
- Vegetation
- Tourist
- Marsh
- Habitat
- Brook
- Drainage
- Confederacy
- Tide
- Flood
- Gateway
- Blues
- Destination
- Romans
- Boat
- Cultivation
- Omaha
- Beach
- Fishing
- Fish
- Attraction
Adjective
Adverb
Wiktionary
BACKWATER, noun. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
BACKWATER, noun. (idiomatic) A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
BACKWATER, noun. A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
BACKWATER, verb. To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
BACKWATER, verb. (idiomatic) To vacillate on a long-held position.
Dictionary definition
BACKWATER, noun. A body of water that was created by a flood or tide or by being held or forced back by a dam; "the bayous and backwaters are breeding grounds for mosquitos".
BACKWATER, noun. A place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring; "the country is an economic backwater".
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