Princeton's WordNet

1. 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"

2. backwater(noun)

   a place or condition in which no development or progress is occurring

   "the country is an economic backwater"

Wiktionary

1. backwater(Noun)

   The water held back by a dam or other obstruction

2. backwater(Noun)

   A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.

3. backwater(Noun)

   A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water

4. backwater(Verb)

   To row or paddle a backwater stroke.

5. backwater(Verb)

   To vacillate on a long-held position.

Webster Dictionary

1. Backwater(noun)

   water turned back in its course by an obstruction, an opposing current , or the flow of the tide, as in a sewer or river channel, or across a river bar

2. Backwater(noun)

   an accumulation of water overflowing the low lands, caused by an obstruction

3. Backwater(noun)

   water thrown back by the turning of a waterwheel, or by the paddle wheels of a steamer

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