Definisjon av backwater

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Noun

backwater - a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring; "the country is an economic backwater"
backwater - 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"
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Substantiv

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

Verb

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

Substantiv

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  • Flertall: backwaters

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