back water

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back water

noun back waters

alternative Alternative spelling of backwater

verb backs water · backing water · backed water

To reverse the action of the oars, paddles, or propeller, so as to force the boat or ship backward.

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@misc{back_water_2026,
  title = {back water},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/back%20water},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}