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Meaning
Noun
●
The water
held back
by a
dam
or other obstruction
●
A
remote place
; somewhere that
remains
unaffected
by new
events
,
progresses
,
ideas
, etc.
●
A
rowing
stroke
in which the
oar
is
pushed forward
to
stop
the
boat
; see back water
●
Water used in the
papermaking
process. Recycled to reduce
usage
of
fresh water
, and usually
containing
residual
amounts
of
chemicals
and fibres.
Verb
●
To
row
or
paddle
a
backwater
stroke.
●
To
vacillate
on a
long-held
position.
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Back-Water
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Jerkwater Town
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Remote Place
Back Water
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