back water
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See also: backwater and back-water
English[edit]
Noun[edit]
back water (plural back waters)
- Alternative spelling of backwater
Verb[edit]
back water (third-person singular simple present backs water, present participle backing water, simple past and past participle backed water)
- (nautical) To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.