Backwater Meaning

Video shows what backwater means. 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. backwater synonyms: Wikisaurus:remote place, jerkwater town, one-horse town, Podunk. Backwater Meaning. How to pronounce, definition audio dictionary. How to say backwater. Powered by MaryTTS, Wiktionary