How to pronounce “backwater”

Meaning

• [Noun]
• The water held back by a dam or other obstruction.
• (idiomatic, usually figurative) A remote place: somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc; any field of endeavor that figuratively resembles such a place.
• A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
• (paper industry) Water used in the papermaking process. Recycled to reduce usage of fresh water, and usually containing residual amounts of chemicals and fibres.[1]
• [Verb]
• To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
• (idiomatic) To vacillate on a long-held position.

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