Definitions from Wiktionary (backwater)

▸ noun:  The water held back by a dam or other obstruction.
▸ noun:  (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.
▸ noun:  A rowing stroke in which the oar is pushed forward to stop the boat; see back water
▸ noun:  (paper industry) 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.
▸ verb:  (idiomatic) To vacillate on a long-held position.
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