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Rarebackwaters
The correct spelling is backwaters.
How to pronounce backwaters
noun
Say it like: Bak-wat-ers
The correct spelling is backwaters. The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The water held back by a dam or other obstruction
- 2.A remote place; somewhere that remains unaffected by new events, progresses, ideas, etc.
- 3.A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
verb
- 1.To row or paddle a backwater stroke.
- 2.To vacillate on a long-held position.
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