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Backwater

Noun

Definiciones

1.NounThe water held back by a dam or other obstruction.
2.NounA remote place: somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc; any field of endeavor that figuratively resembles such a place.
"an academic backwater"
3.NounA rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
4.NounWater used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of fresh water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.
5.VerbTo row or paddle a backwater stroke.
6.VerbTo vacillate on a long-held position.
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