Associations to the word «Backwater»

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.

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".